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Projecting 2018 Trends and Macroeconomic Conditions: What to Expect for Renewable Energy Projects in 2019

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Published On :: 2018-12-28T12:58:00Z

Renewable energy projects were marked by distinctive trends and characteristics in 2018: frothy M&A market driven by a crush of liquidity and a shortage of project supply; a highly competitive environment among investors and lenders for an inadequate supply of projects...


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Clean energy engineering experts share blueprints for zero-emission buildings

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Published On :: 2019-04-30T13:51:59Z

Buildings account for nearly four-tenths of U.S. energy consumption through heating, cooling and other electricity use, according to the Energy Information Administration. And if that energy comes from fossil fuels, it releases more greenhouse gases that drive human-caused climate change.


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Climate experts tell UK to set zero carbon target for 2050

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Published On :: 2019-05-02T08:58:00Z

Developing carbon capture and storage technology and low-carbon hydrogen is “a necessity not an option” for the UK to achieve a net zero carbon economy by 2050.


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Utility partners with climate experts on new carbon emission goals

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Published On :: 2019-07-11T13:33:21Z

Community stakeholders and climate experts from the University of Arizona are helping Tucson Electric Power to build an energy portfolio that supports reliable, affordable and increasingly sustainable service over the next 15 years.


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US biotech injects 3D printing expertise into Victorian artificial kidney project

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Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:19:00 GMT

San Diego-based biotechnology company, Organovo Holdings (Organovo), has announced a tie up with a Melbourne research institute to help develop regenerative medicine in Australia.


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Artificial intelligence expert selects Sydney for Asia-Pacific launch pad

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Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 04:35:00 GMT

New York-based artificial intelligence (AI) specialist, Dataiku, is expanding in the Asia-Pacific region with a major new office in Sydney. The company will be hiring dozens of local employees, from customer-facing staff to data scientists.


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DTECH asks experts to share what they know about the future of energy delivery

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Published On :: 2019-04-23T18:13:30Z

Utilities and other energy experts convene each year at DISTRIBUTECH International (DTECH) to discuss the future of energy and this week Clarion Energy, organizer of the event, announced that the call for abstracts for the 2020 event is open.


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Clean energy engineering experts share blueprints for zero-emission buildings

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Published On :: 2019-04-30T13:51:59Z

Buildings account for nearly four-tenths of U.S. energy consumption through heating, cooling and other electricity use, according to the Energy Information Administration. And if that energy comes from fossil fuels, it releases more greenhouse gases that drive human-caused climate change.


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Climate experts tell UK to set zero carbon target for 2050

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Published On :: 2019-05-02T08:58:00Z

Developing carbon capture and storage technology and low-carbon hydrogen is “a necessity not an option” for the UK to achieve a net zero carbon economy by 2050.


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Hydrogen is expected to account for 10% of China’s energy network by 2050

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Published On :: 2019-08-26T12:44:08Z

The Chinese government recently issued a whitepaper on the status and prospects of the hydrogen fuel and fuel cell sectors, indicating that energy derived from hydrogen will become an important part of the Chinese energy network.


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China Expected to Launch Subsidy for Electric Vehicle Lithium Batteries

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Published On :: 2015-01-27T13:29:00Z

China is mulling a policy to provide a subsidy for lithium batteries deployed in electric vehicles. This new favorable policy is expected to propel the development of the country’s electric vehicle sector. China has existing subsidy policies for the sector, but higher prices for the parts used in electric vehicles, in particular lithium batteries, prevent many consumers from purchasing the vehicles.


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Despite 2018 slowdown, 2019 is expected to be a big year for wind power

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Published On :: 2019-02-14T17:38:56Z

Global commissioning of onshore wind turbines declined 3 percent in 2018, partly due to a slowdown in India and Germany. Growth is expected to bounce back in 2019, with a 32 percent jump to 60 GW.


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Clean energy engineering experts share blueprints for zero-emission buildings

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Published On :: 2019-04-30T13:51:59Z

Buildings account for nearly four-tenths of U.S. energy consumption through heating, cooling and other electricity use, according to the Energy Information Administration. And if that energy comes from fossil fuels, it releases more greenhouse gases that drive human-caused climate change.


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Climate experts tell UK to set zero carbon target for 2050

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Published On :: 2019-05-02T08:58:00Z

Developing carbon capture and storage technology and low-carbon hydrogen is “a necessity not an option” for the UK to achieve a net zero carbon economy by 2050.


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Offshore wind experts jockey for position as industry heats up in the US Northeast

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Published On :: 2019-06-07T16:19:10Z

A number of recent announcements highlight just how quickly and aggressively the U.S. offshore wind industry is growing in the Northeast. States are enacting offshore wind target capacity laws and initiatives and companies are setting up offices in the region and making strategic hires so they can participate in what will soon be a booming industry.


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Utility partners with climate experts on new carbon emission goals

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Published On :: 2019-07-11T13:33:21Z

Community stakeholders and climate experts from the University of Arizona are helping Tucson Electric Power to build an energy portfolio that supports reliable, affordable and increasingly sustainable service over the next 15 years.


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Level up: The best laptops to boost your gaming experience

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:58:28 +0000

BEST DEALS ON GAMING LAPTOPS:

It's time to level up.

If you didn't already know, PC gamers take great pride in the way they play. These are the folks who delight in the fact that PC gaming is just so much better than playing on a console, and if this Reddit thread is any indication — this way of thinking isn't going away any time soon.

While it can take a year or two for gaming consoles to adapt to updated technology, PCs see that improvement hit almost instantly. New rigs and laptops hit the market faster, as opposed to consoles that make you wait for months until their release.  Read more...

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BEST CHOICE OVERALL

MSI GP63 Leopard

A dependable graphics card, excellent speeds, and a lightweight build make this the complete package.

  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8750
  • RAM: 16GB
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
  • Storage: 1TB HDD + 256GB SSD
  • Weight: 4.8 lbs
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BEST FOR VR AND VIDEO QUALITY

MSI GT75 Titan 4K-071

While it carries a hefty price tag, the MSI GT75 Titan is everything you could want out of a gaming laptop, down to VR and 4K.

  • Processor: Intel Core i9-8950HK
  • RAM: 32GB
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB
  • Storage: 1TB HDD + 1TB SDD
  • Weight: 10.05 lbs
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BEST FOR GAMERS ON A BUDGET

Dell Gaming Laptop G5587

While you may not have $2000 to drop on some higher performance gaming laptop, you can still get reliable gaming performance with the Dell Gaming Laptop G5587.

  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8300
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • Storage: 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD
  • Weight: 6.28 lbs
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BEST FOR POWER IN A SLIM DESIGN

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M

ASUS offers the best of both worlds with a slim and light gaming laptop that doesn't skimp on the power under the hood.

  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H
  • RAM: 16GB
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB
  • Storage: 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD
  • Weight: 5.4 lbs
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BEST FOR NEW GAMERS

Acer Nitro 5

If you're new to PC gaming, the Acer Nitro 5 delivers a reliable laptop at a reasonable price.

  • Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
  • Storage: 256GB SSD
  • Weight: 2.65 lbs
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BEST FOR TRADITIONAL/HARDCORE GAMERS

Acer Predator Triton 700

Hardcore gamers expect power out of their platform of choice, and Acer delivers on that power with the Predator Triton 700 laptop.

  • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ
  • RAM: 32GB
  • Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 1080
  • Storage: 512GB SSD
  • Weight: 5.4 lbs
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BEST FOR BUDGET VR

Alienware 15

Alienware is one of the most recognized names in PC gaming, and the Alienware 15 lives up to that namesake, even delivering a reliable VR laptop.

  • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ
  • RAM: 16GB
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
  • Storage: 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD
  • Weight: 8 lbs
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BEST FOR PERFORMANCE

MSI GS65 Stealth THIN-051

This is one of the thinnest laptops built for intense gaming on-the-go.

  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H 6 Core
  • RAM: 16GB
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • Storage: 256GB
  • Weight: 4.14 lbs
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BEST FOR SLEEK DESIGN

Razer Blade 15

Think of this as the Apple MacBook Pro of gaming laptops.

  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H 6 Core
  • RAM: 16GB
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
  • Storage: 512GB SSD
  • Weight: 4.56 lbs
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Here's another bizarrely cinematic ad for a product you really don't expect

By feeds.mashable.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:07:06 +0000

Between the infamous Peloton commercial, the wild Boyhood wannabe that ended up being a Subway ad, and the endless #girlboss marketing reminding you that even women can be part of the capitalist machine, 2019 was a year for advertising. 

But nothing quite tops this one, which was released in September but resurfaced in a viral tweet on Friday.  

The ad starts off with a bleak statistic: women hold just 10 percent of all patented inventions. Then, it pans over to a delightful montage of ambitious young women. Each one is filmed preparing for their career goals, from mixing delicate chemicals in a laboratory to carefully testing the consistency of soil.  Read more...

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Expect $1.6 Trillion in Clean Energy Investments Through 2020, Says IEA

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Published On :: 2014-08-28T14:32:00Z

Investments in new clean-energy capacity will total $1.61 trillion through 2020 even as the expansion of renewables is expected to slow, the International Energy Agency said.


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Watch “The EWC Experience” on the Web

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:35:43 +0000

Watch “The EWC Experience” on the Web
A short video featuring East-West Center participants and alumni discussing their EWC experience is now available for viewing on the Web as part of the Center’s growing collection of online video .

The eight-minute “ East-West Center Experience ” video offers a concise overview of the Center’s history and mission, along with personal insights from participants about the Center’s impact on their education and lives.

“The relationships you build at the East-West Center really fundamentally change you,” says Asia Pacific Leadership Program participant Eric Hanson in the video. “…It’s really like a laboratory for human relationships, (and) a microcosm of how the world should be.”


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EWC's Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellows Discuss Digital Strategy with White House Social Media Experts

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Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:39:18 +0000

APLP fellows gather with the White House social media team.On the first day of their Washington, D.C. field study, EWC’s Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP) fellows met with the White House Office of Digital Strategy (a.k.a. the Twitter Team). They discussed how for the first time, a U.S. President is using social media platforms to amplify the Administration’s message and directly interact with the American public. “Being from Indonesia, this is very new for me,” remarked Ismail Sulaiman, APLP fellow and head lecturer of communications at the State Islamic College Cot Kala in Aceh.  “Of course we are online, but this is actively exchanging information with the U.S.


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

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Published On :: Fri, 26 Jun 2015 01:18:04 +0000

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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Strategic, pragmatic and focused support - 2019 Health and Safety experience

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Published On :: 2019-12-18

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Coronavirus – Webinar – Practical experience with measures to mitigate the economic consequences in Slovakia – SK

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Published On :: 2020-05-07

Slovak-Austrian Chamber of Commerce together with law firm Eversheds Sutherland invites you to a webinar: First practical experience with measures to mitigate the economic consequences of COVID19 in Slovakia. The Slovak republic applied a number of ...


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Town and village Greens: They're not always what you expect

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Published On :: 2018-06-01

The risk of inadvertently sterilising the development potential of land As the phrase ‘town or village green’ tends to conjure mental images of a rural idyll with village fetes and cricket matches played on broad expanses of green land i...


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East-West Center Expert to Discuss Future of Global Energy Markets

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:22 +0000

East-West Center Expert to Discuss Future of Global Energy Markets
HONOLULU (Sept. 8) – East-West Center Senior Fellow and energy expert Fereidun Fesharaki will discuss the “Outlook for Global Energy Markets after the Great Recession: With Perspectives on China and Iran” at a public forum co-sponsored by the East-West Center in Washington and the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 3 PM. 


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International Development Experts to Discuss Microfinance For Community Development

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:23 +0000

International Development Experts to Discuss Microfinance For Community Development
HONOLULU (August 20, 2009) – Many developing nations are now using microfinance as a means to reduce poverty.  On Tuesday, September 1, the East-West Center (EWC) will host a public forum on “Microfinance as a Tool for Community Development” in the EWC Gallery featuring presentations by the following international development experts:


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Leading Experts To Address Implications of the Global Economic Crisis For The Asia Pacific Region

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:24 +0000

Leading Experts To Address Implications of the Global Economic Crisis For The Asia Pacific Region
HONOLULU (July 23, 2009) – The implications of the current global economic crisis for the Asia Pacific region will be the topic of a luncheon forum hosted by the East-West Center on Monday, Aug. 3.  The luncheon at the EWC’s Hawaii Imin International Conference Center (Jefferson Hall) is open to the public and will feature a panel discussion by leading experts from the Asia Pacific region, including:

  • Barbara Weisel, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Weisel is the lead negotiator for the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership initiative and the U.S. Free Trade Agreement negotiations with Malaysia and Thailand. 


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Experts Focus on Coastal Inundation at Pacific Hazards Meeting

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:28 +0000

Experts Focus on Coastal Inundation at Pacific Hazards Meeting
Flooded houses. Inundated farmland. A collapsed seawall. Mud-filled roads. Contaminated taro patches. These were among the graphic images of devastating high-tide coastal inundation events in the Pacific that were presented at the annual Pacific Partners meeting of the Pacific Risk Management ‘Ohana (PRiMO), held in Tumon, Guam, on the 18th and 19th of March, 2009.


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Asia Pacific Economic Forecast Revised Downward; Inflation Expected to Rise Sharply

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:44 +0000

Asia Pacific Economic Forecast Revised Downward; Inflation Expected to Rise Sharply
SINGAPORE (May 30) -- Inflation in the Asia Pacific is set to rise sharply this year in the face of increased oil and commodity prices, contributing to a substantial downward revision in the overall economic growth forecast for the region, according to a report released today by the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC).


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Human-Rights Experts to Lead Advanced Training in Bangkok

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:45 +0000

Human-Rights Experts to Lead Advanced Training in Bangkok
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May 9, 2008

Media contact:
Derek Ferrar
Phone: (808) 944-7204
Email: ferrard@EastWestCenter.org

A faculty of experts in the fields of human-rights advocacy and humanitarian law is slated to provide instruction starting May 11 at an advanced two-week training course in Bangkok, Thailand, on the key processes being used to address human-rights abuses in the Asia Pacific region.


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Leadership Symposium to Honor Native Hawaiian Sustainability Expert

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:46 +0000

Leadership Symposium to Honor Native Hawaiian Sustainability Expert
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 25, 2008

Media Contact:
Derek Ferrar
Media Relations Specialist
East-West Center
808-944-7204
ferrard@eastwestcenter.org

Symposium Registration:
Stella Kolinski, 944-7583
kolinsks@eastwestcenter.org

Native Hawaiian cultural specialist Ramsay Taum will be the recipient of this year’s Transformational Leadership Award at a free symposium on “Transforming Leaders and Sustainability,” to be presented on Saturday by the East-West Center Leadership Certificate Program.


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Experts in Asia Security Issues, Risk Perception Join East-West Center Research Program

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:54 +0000

Experts in Asia Security Issues, Risk Perception Join East-West Center Research Program

Dr. Denny Roy


Dr. Melissa Finucane

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Derek Ferrar
Media Relations Specialist
East-West Center
Phone: (808) 944-7204
Email: ferrard@EastWestCenter.org

 


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Vietnam Film Experts Speak At EWC Forum

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:58 +0000

Vietnam Film Experts Speak At EWC Forum
HONOLULU (October 10) – Leading authors, filmmakers, and scholars of Vietnamese Cinema will speak at an EWC evening forum on Wednesday, October 17. The program is from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., with a reception until 6:00 p.m. followed by the discussion. The venue is the East-West Center’s Art Gallery in Burns Hall (1601 East-West Rd., Honolulu). The forum is open to the public at a cost of $15 per person ($10 for co-sponsor members). RSVP deadline is Monday, October 15. Parking is available on the UH Manoa Campus for a cost of $3. For more information or to make reservations please call (808) 944-7111 or email: ewcinfo@EastWestCenter.org.


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New Diplomat-In-Residence With South Asian Experience Joins EWC

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:59 +0000

New Diplomat-In-Residence With South Asian Experience Joins EWC
HONOLULU (September 17) – Mary Townswick has taken up her new duties as visiting fellow and diplomat-in-residence at the East-West Center (EWC). Townswick, a 20-year veteran of the U.S Foreign Service, will serve in her new post until July 31, 2008. Townswick replaces Michael Yoder, also a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, as the EWC's diplomat-in-residence.


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Expert Source Available on Pakistan-U.S. Relations

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:24:19 +0000

HONOLULU (May 2, 2011) – The U.S. discovery and killing of Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan has resulted in intensified focus on the crucial but troubled relationship between the two nations.
East-West Center research fellow Dr. Shabbir Cheema is available to comment on such issues as possible impact of the Bin Laden operation on U.S.-Pakistan relations going forward, as well as reactions within Pakistan itself. Dr. Cheema, who is originally from Pakistan and previously directed governance programs at the United Nations, is an expert on Pakistani political affairs and international relations.
His contact information is :
Shabbir Cheema , East-West Center Senior Fellow and Director of Asia Pacific Governance and Democracy Initiatives
Email : cheemas@eastwestcenter.org
Phone : 808 944-7427


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Health Experts Meet at EWC on Environmental Risks in Vulnerable Communities

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Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 23:51:20 +0000

HONOLULU (Sept. 24, 2013) -- Distinguished health experts from around the world are gathered this week at the East-West Center in Hawai‘i for the 15th International Conference of the Pacific Basin Consortium for Environment and Health. Keynote speakers include Superfund Research Program Director William Suk of the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol of Thailand, a professor of chemistry who will speak on potential health impacts of exposure to environmental pollutants in children.

Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol of Thailand speaks on the impacts of environmental pollutants on children's health.Major themes of the Sept. 24-27 conference include:


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East-West Center Students from South Pacific and Timor Leste Gain U.S. Insight, Experience Through D.C. Internships

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 02:32:42 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 16, 2014) -- Thirteen college students from the Pacific Islands and Timor Leste who are studying in Hawai‘i on East-West Center-administered scholarships are currently in Washington, D.C. on six-week internships designed to offer them professional experience and help expand their understanding of American society.

USSP and USTL participants meet with Ms. Julia Findlay of the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs.

 


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The risk of fishing expeditions in the context of public procurement law challenges: a price worth paying to ensure transparency and equality of treatment? (Bombardier v Merseytravel)

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Published On :: 2017-05-23

Introduction In a recent judgment on an application to vary consent orders relating to the establishment of a confidentiality ring (Bombardier Transportation UK Limited v Merseytravel [2017] EWHC 726 (TCC)), the court decided that despite some conce...


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IHC HR e-briefing 137 - Retirement abolition regulations not as expected

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Published On :: 2011-02-17

The government has laid before Parliament the draft Employment Equality (Repeal of Retirement Age Provisions) Regulations 2011 aimed at abolishing the default retirement age. However, in the version seen by Eversheds, the transitional arrangements f...


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Pensions Regulator’s expectations on funding and communications in a crisis

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The Pensions Regulator has issued its 2020 annual funding statement which provides more guidance for plans going through a valuation process and new Full Article


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China Reports An Unexpected Jump In Exports, While Norway Surprises With A Rate Cut

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Rate expectations: Dear CEO letter encourages action from asset managers on LIBOR transition

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Published On :: 2020-02-28

The Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) sent a letter to all UK regulated asset managers on 27 February 2020 (the “Dear CEO Letter”), to encourage the sector to prepare for the cessation of the sterling London interbank o...


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Determining a highway ‘maintainable at public expense’ not a walk in the park

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Published On :: 2019-06-25

The High Court looks at the definition of highway ‘maintainable at public expense’ in the recent case of Barlow v Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (2019). The case at first instance The claimant, Deborah Barlow, brought a claim against...


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Consulting tenants of mixed-use properties on service charge expenditure

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Published On :: 2009-06-19

Helpful analysis of when landlords of mixed–use properties need to consult their tenants before incurring service charge costs. The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 requires landlords who own residential blocks of flats to consult their tenants b...


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Strategic, pragmatic and focused support - Planning and Environmental Group Experience

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Coronavirus – FCA expectations of general insurance firms - UK

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Published On :: 2020-03-20

The FCA has published information on its expectations of general insurance firms in relation to their treatment of consumers during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The FCA has also published information for consumers on what they sho...


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Coronavirus – FCA expectations of general insurance firms - UK

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Published On :: 2020-03-20

The FCA has published information on its expectations of general insurance firms in relation to their treatment of consumers during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The FCA has also published information for consumers on what they sho...


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Coronavirus - Flat-rate carryback for expected losses – Germany

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Published On :: 2020-04-27

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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Mortgage PAP - our experience

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Published On :: 2009-07-14

The mortgage pre-action protocol (MPAP) has been in force for a little over six months, long enough for the courts' approach to settle down and for patterns to emerge. This article looks at our experiences. The good news is that MPAP compliance has...


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