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4 reasons why millions of Latter Day Saints Mormons are deceived going to hell for eternity. If you are a Mormon from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints I urge you to examine this information and check out the link to the article with official references and quotes from LDS books and the … Continue reading
Why don't Christians believe what the Bible teaches about hell and judgment for nonbelievers? Jesus died upon the cross for the sins of the world so that they could be saved. But if a person chooses not come to believe in Jesus they will be judged and held accountable (John 3:16-21). There is a lack … Continue reading
Over the years I am amazed that my most viewed article and now YouTube video is on Joyce Meyer. I get people saying I am a servant of Satan, that I am going to hell, and that God will judge me! Touch not God's anointed! Check out my recent update and feel welcome to share … Continue reading
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the either the biggest evidence of God historically or the biggest man-made sham of history that has bewitched millions upon millions of people over the last 2,000 years! In today's world there are atheists who mock Christianity, people who claim Jesus never existed and insist that the resurrection of … Continue reading
Christian response to the atheist Hemant Mehta on 9 reasons why Christians should not evangelize atheists! Hemant Mehta says Christians wrongly evangelize atheists. Are his 9 reasons valid? What is the Christian response to atheists who tell Christians to not share the gospel of Jesus Christ with them? How do I share the gospel and … Continue reading
Kanye West is teaming up with pastor Joel Osteen for the mega NYC event America's Night of Hope according to TMZ! Disturbing news is that Kanye West is joining again heretic false teacher and false preacher, a wolf in sheep clothing pastor Joel Osteen from Lakewood church in Houston Texas. Kanye West has shared his … Continue reading
What did Jesus mean when He said I never knew you in Matthew 7:23? This Bible verse has raised many questions on Salvation such as: Does the Bible teach that Christians can lose their salvation? Does the Bible teach that once saved always saved true or false? What is the true gospel for salvation? Who … Continue reading
If you have not heard Kanye West defends heretic and false prosperity pastor Joel Osteen at Lakewood Church at a Sunday Service! Kanye West claims to be a born again Christian and shares his born again testimony with Joel Osteen at Lakewood church Sunday Service, but what is the evidence that Kanye West is a … Continue reading
Which takes more faith to believe in? The evidence of the Big Bang Theory and Abiologenesis vs the evidence of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead? What is the evidence of the empty tomb of Jesus Christ? What is the gospel message of Jesus Christ death and resurrection? In this video … Continue reading
A special message to pastors. Dear pastors we need to be taught the true gospel of Jesus Christ, and to be protected from watered down feel good liberal fluffy gospel of modern day churches and the traditions of men that twist the Scriptures to fit their denominations (2 Timothy 4:3-4). Today we have many churches … Continue reading
Did Benny Hinn repent and renounce the false prosperity gospel or is he deceiving people with tickling ears? Benny Hinn's confession of repenting of the prosperity gospel is false. Benny Hinn says the gospel is not for sale but shortly after that he asked his followers for more money! There are many video clips exposing … Continue reading
Here is what you need to know about Todd White! Why is Todd White a false teacher and wolf in sheep clothing? Todd White is a charismatic word of faith street preacher who preaches a false gospel, preaches a false Jesus! Todd White's false gospel teachings come from his mentor Kenneth Copeland. Continue reading
Real life honest discussion talking with 2 young Christians sharing why they left the church. Statistics say 80% of youth and young people leave the church after high school, but what are the reasons? The reasons why young Christians, youth, young adults, boys or girls, young men or young women leave the church will vary … Continue reading
Today I went looking to talk to some Jehovah's Witnesses to do a live interview recording and I talked to a Jehovah's Witness Elder for 2 hours! Now he did not agree to being recorded but the interview discussion went very good having a respectful conversation with him despite the differences of beliefs. This was … Continue reading
ONE of the problems today with Christian churches in general and even Apologetic ministries is the lack of teaching Christians 'the need and the how to witness' to those in non-Christian cults like the Jehovah's Witnesses, the Latter Day Saints, or whoever else that believes in a false God and a false gospel. We have ministries … Continue reading
Mormon Missionaries were shocked to find out that Joseph Smith is not a true prophet! This was a debate with 2 Christians vs. 3 LDS Missionaries, 1 LDS Bishop and 1 LDS who was a lawyer. Have you ever asked what to say to Mormon Missionaries when they are knocking on my door? What are … Continue reading
Resurrection Sunday is a day that is celebrated by Christians all around the world, which is about Jesus Christ who rose from the dead 3 days after He gave His life as an atonement for sin upon the cross. This day, called also Easter (though has controversy on that), is the most important day for … Continue reading
What is a Berean and why does it matter? The Bible teaches that those in Berea were listening to what Paul was teaching them about Jesus being the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of God, and that He died and rose again according to the Scriptures. What is of interest is that they listened to Paul and … Continue reading
Can Christians lose their salvation? Many teach Christians can lose their salvation from Hebrews 6:4-6, but does the Hebrews 6:4-6 teach that Christians can lose their salvation? In the Bible there are differing views on what is called once saved always saved, eternal security, assurance of salvation, abide in Christ doctrine, faith plus works for … Continue reading
How to share the gospel of Jesus Christ in 1 minute (one minute)! The best news is that Jesus Christ died upon the cross and rose again for you, so that you could be saved from your sins. See, the Bible teaches that we are all sinners, which means that we all have a sin nature (Romans … Continue reading
What happens when an angry atheist comes to the reality that God exists and receives Jesus Christ personally and becomes a Christian? What happens is a transformed sinner is now forgiven of all sins, knows true peace and meaning, and this is all through humbling one's self and trusting in Jesus Christ as Lord and … Continue reading
Have you ever listened to Bill Johnson, Todd White, Joyce Meyer, Kenneth Copeland, Benny Hinn, Todd Bentley, Rick Joyner, Peter Wagner, or others within the Word Faith Movement? Do you really know what they believe about the gospel and Jesus Christ? I would ask you to consider watching this video and listen to what they … Continue reading
For Christians who are familiar what Jehovah's Witnesses believe, the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society literature, and have talked with Jehovah's Witnesses this question is not that difficult to answer. Not too long ago I was invited to a Christian Apologetics Facebook group by a guy named Edward Andrews, who apparently has written books on … Continue reading
Jesus did not die for everyone, say what? According to Calvinism and Christian Apologists like James White, Jesus did not die for everyone on the cross but only for the elect. This is also called particular redemption or limited atonement. In this video we examine Hebrews 2:9, James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries views, … Continue reading
The call to follow Jesus Christ is not an easy path, and those who follow Jesus will have opposition and at times be reviled slanderously for being a Christian. In the first century church Christians were accused of being "evil doers" because they did not follow and fulfill the duties of the gods of Rome under … Continue reading
What is a Christian Apologist? A Christian Apologist is someone who defends the Christian faith, exposes false doctrines and teachings, evangelizes the lost, witnessing to those in non-Christian Cults, and teaches sound doctrine according to the Scriptures. There are many ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, and learning Christian Apologetics helps equip believers … Continue reading
Do you struggle when talking with atheist's about your faith, Jesus, the Bible, the Gospel, etc? Sometimes it can be a challenge with witnessing to atheist's, and how to share the faith with each person is not always the same. Not all atheists are like Richard Dawkins, but all atheists are like Richard Dawkins in … Continue reading
What is wrong with Calvinism and John 3:16? The context of John 3:16 refutes and dismantles Calvinism, and proves Calvinism is inaccurate. Those who teach and claim that Calvinism is the gospel are twisting the Scriptures, and making Calvinism the gospel is false and heretical. Calvinism teaches that Jesus only died for the elect upon … Continue reading
Which Gospel are you trusting? How does Galatians 1:6-9 apply today in the Christian church? Today there are many gospels being taught, but there is only one true gospel of Jesus Christ! Sadly many people are being deceived by counterfeit gospels, false teachers, and non-Christian cults. Christians are called to preach and defend the gospel … Continue reading
There are do's and don'ts when witnessing to Mormon Missionaries and Mormons. Are Mormons Christians? Mormons believe they are Christians, but sadly Mormons are not Christians. Many Christians do not know how to witness to Mormons. It is the call of a Christian to witness to Mormons and share the gospel message on how to … Continue reading
Please Watch Video and Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Christians ask what is the best Bible verse on how to talk, witness, and share the gospel with Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, Muslims, and other religions? How do I witness to a Mormon? How do I witness to a Jehovah's Witness? How I do witness to a Muslim? … Continue reading
In this video we discuss 3 things that Christians need to know. Christians need to know how to share their personal testimony, their faith with non Christians, and be able to answer questions when asked why they believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Christians need to know what to be on guard … Continue reading
Do I need to be Water Baptized to be Saved? No you do not need to be water baptized to be saved, and I will explain that in the Bible. The Bible teaches that salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ, not by being water baptized. It is clear first that a person is saved … Continue reading
What does Joyce Meyer believe a person must believe to be saved? What does Joyce Meyer believe about the gospel, Jesus, and did Jesus go to hell? This information is exposing Joyce Meyer's false gospel teaching that Jesus went to hell and died spiritually to atone for sin, and that Jesus was no longer the … Continue reading
Phillips Craig and Dean, PCD, are a very well known music group who are liked by many in various churches. However in much study, interacting with them directly, I have found out they are teaching false doctrines that are in opposition to the Christian faith. They reject the Trinity Doctrine, hold to what is called … Continue reading
The book of Revelation is clear that Jesus is Jehovah God, the One coming as the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last! The Jehovah's Witnesses have been taught to believe that the Bible teaches that Jesus is not God, that Jesus is not Jehovah, but this is a false teaching by the … Continue reading
This is a response to Calvinist, a person who is of Reformed theology on can a person freely choose to believe in God (Jesus) without being regenerated? Does regeneration precede faith? Does the Bible teach free will, freely able to choose, or can a person only come to faith in God (Jesus) by being first … Continue reading
Since the early church people have been confused about who is Jesus Christ and why does that matter? Christians need to be careful of antichrists who lead people astray and teach false doctrines, and these antichrists are within churches, fellowships, denominations. In 1 John 2:18-24 there were relevant dangers that threatened the early church and … Continue reading
What is the Word Faith Movement? What is Oneness Pentecostalism? What is Mid Acts Dispensationalism? Are they true or false? Hello out there friends and believers in Christ Jesus. I was recently looking at what seems to be the more popular topics that people are interested in when they visit Berean Perspective. What I noticed … Continue reading
Welcome to Berean Perspective Apologetics video on True Essentials of Christianity vs. False Counterfeits – Trinity Doctrine, Gospel, Bible, Cults, Word Faith etc. What are the essentials of Christianity? What is true Christianity? What is Christian Apologetics? What does the Bible teach? What does the Bible teach on the Gospel and Salvation? What is the … Continue reading
Welcome to Berean Perspective Apologetics. This youtube video is on Why is Christian Apologetics Important? This is part 2 of a series on What is Apologetics. Apologetics means to have a reason for what you believe, an answer for those who ask you the hope that is in you, which comes from 1 Peter … Continue reading
NEED HELP ON HOW TO WITNESS TO A MUSLIM? EVANGELISM 101 BASICS Need help on how to witness to a Muslim? In today's world sharing the gospel message of Jesus Christ with non-Christians is becoming more challenging, whether they are an atheist, Mormon, Jehovah's Witness, Muslim, or of some of other religious belief. … Continue reading
The message of the New Testament from Matthew to Revelation is that grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. The gospel of grace is that Jesus is the Son of God, Lord and Saviour for all to receive, to Jews and Gentiles. The message of truth is that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah's coming, Jesus death and resurrection, and in that He offers salvation to the world to receive, by grace through faith and not of works. This is what John 1:14, John 1:16, and John 1:17 affirms Continue reading
The purpose of this information is to show from the Bible that the Trinity Doctrine is true and not false, and to do that from what the Bible teaches. In the Gospel of John we find many places where the apostle writes about and defends the Deity of Jesus Christ, that Jesus is God, that Jesus is Creator, that Jesus is the Son of God, and more. In the gospel of John 1:1-3 we see the following written concerning Jesus. Continue reading
Salvation is by faith not works is a discussion and debate that has been around for hundreds and hundreds of years. In Acts 15:7-11 we see that Peter stood up for the Gentiles in that they were saved by grace through putting their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, just as they did. (Jews) Some believe that salvation is not by faith alone but is accomplished through doing some type of works, whether being water baptized or keeping the 10 commandments or some other law keeping perspective. What does Acts 15:7-11 teach about being saved by faith? What does Peter demonstrate from Acts 15:7-11 that is relevant for today? Continue reading
Did Jesus die for everyone? This is a common question discussed and debated among those of Calvinist and Arminian camps. Another way to present this is to ask, when Jesus came to this world some 2000 years ago did He die for the sins for the whole world (all mankind) or a selected few known … Continue reading
Jesus said It is Finished, tetelestai (John 19:30) It is finished, in John 19:30 Jesus Christ cried out and said, tetelestai in Greek. The phrase It is Finished means to have a debt paid in full, which was done through the shed blood and death of Jesus Christ upon the cross. It is finished comes … Continue reading
Limited Atonement vs. Day of Atonement Who did Jesus die for? Did Jesus die for the whole world or only for a select few? Is Jesus Christ a Savior that failed if He died for all but all are not saved? Whom did Jesus die for? Did Jesus succeed or fail in His mission to … Continue reading
Have you ever heard a Calvinist/Reformer state that God is not a Saviour that fails? Or a Calvinist/Reformer ask did Christ die for all the lost people in hell? They state that if Jesus died for all and since all are not saved then Jesus must of have failed…etc. I have heard these statements and … Continue reading
Many years ago, sometime in the mid 2000's I came across a religious movement called "Mid Acts Dispensationalism". What grabbed me right away was their affirmation on the gospel of Jesus Christ in reference to His death and resurrection, and that were saved by faith. This is great declaration of the Christian faith, yet the … Continue reading
Hello out there, how are you? This is simply and to the point. The true gospel message is that Jesus is the Christ, (Messiah) whom was prophesied to come from the Hebrew Scriptures, (Old Testament, Tanakh) and that He gave His life as a sacrifice for sins. In simple terms Jesus died on the cross … Continue reading
Who raised Jesus from the dead? This is a question that gets asked a lot concerning the Trinity Doctrine and if Jesus is God. Those who believe that Jesus is God affirm that Jesus raised Himself from the dead along with God the Father and the Holy Spirit. Those who believe that Jesus is not … Continue reading
Want to know how to be able to know how to witness to Mormon Missionaries? I would encourage you to look this information over, study it, and talk about it with others you know are knowledgable in the Christian faith. When you are confident about this information I encourage you to share this information with … Continue reading
Years ago I became a Christian at the age of 6 and though I was young I had a good understanding of who Jesus Christ was, why He came, and what He did for me. The story is long but I will keep it simple and to the point. Simply put both my parents were … Continue reading
I. What is Mormonism? According to mormon.org, an official Mormon website of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints states the following: "What is Mormonism? OR What do Mormons believe? When Jesus Christ lived on the earth, He organized His Church so that all people could receive His gospel and return one day to … Continue reading
Chuck Smith, founder of the Calvary Chapel movement which began some 58 years ago in 1965 in Costa Mesa, California has died and went to be with the Lord Jesus today at the age of 86. Chuck Smith, known for having a "come as you are" approach to ministry and evangelism began with sharing the … Continue reading
I have had a lot of discussions with people lately whom believe that their version of the gospel is the true one, and in short all others are false gospels. To be more specific I have talked with people involved within Roman Catholicism, Mormonism, legalists, and with those whom hold to the more extreme views … Continue reading
For many years I have been involved with church ministry and in the Apologetics realm. Over the years I have had to address many controversial issues within and outside of the Christian faith, and Calvinism is definitely one of those issues within the Christian faith that is rising more and more. For those whom will … Continue reading
Recently I was informed that Bishop T. D. Jakes, pastor of the Potters House Church was interviewed by pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church and pastor James MacDonald of Harvest Bible Chapel in regards to him now embracing the Trinity Doctrine. This was a live interview with T. D. Jakes, Mark Driscoll, and James … Continue reading
What does it mean to be evangelizing & witnessing to those in Cults? In simple terms that means that we obey the Biblical teachings for going into all the world with the message of salvation and witnessing to those involved in Cults. There are many people who are involved in some form of a non … Continue reading
Examining and Exposing Joyce Meyer's False Gospel on being born again Years ago I heard that Joyce Meyer had a false teaching concerning the gospel message of Jesus Christ. I contacted the ministry in which I heard this from and I got the documentation, and from there I contacted Joyce Meyers Ministries to purchase the … Continue reading
According to Richard J. Mouw, Mormonism is not a Cult. Richard Mouw has had his eyes blinded concerning Mormonism. This is of great concern for the body of Christ and the message of the gospel because Richard J. Mouw is the president of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena. The reason why this is a concern is … Continue reading
I would like to share a story with you. See, over the last 20 years I have been a studious researcher in various areas of Christianity, Theology, Cults, and Religions. I really do not want to toot my own horn but sometimes you need to say things as they need to be said, despite those … Continue reading
For many years Rob Bell has been on edge with his liberal and eisegetical theological views concerning Christianity and the Bible. In Rob Bell's new book, "Love Wins", he has presented the view that in the end love wins, which means that all people will be saved. (restored) What may surprise some people is that this … Continue reading
Rob Bell, a liberal voice within the Emergent Church has written a new book called Love Wins that is soon be open for the public to purchase and read. What is all the hype? Why are so many Christians and non-Christians getting so emotional over this book? I have been reading various blogs and sites … Continue reading
In the last couple of years I have become very familiar with the Emergent Church movement because those within it are influencing increasingly more people from the body of Christ and leading people away from sound doctrine. On October 31, 2009, Phyllis Tickle came to Winnipeg to do a Great Emergence conference, which I and … Continue reading
I would like to give a brief introduction on why I am writing this blog so that those of you whom read this can understand where I am coming from. I have been listening to a show for some time while now called the "Open Line", which is a sponsored program through the EWTN. (Eternal … Continue reading
Christian music today is very popular and there are lots of different artists and groups to choose from. However, it seems that most people who listen to the music they buy don't know much about the musicians background and beliefs. It is important to know what backgrounds and beliefs the musicians have because music does … Continue reading
UPDATE: On January 27, 2012 T. D. Jakes was interviewed by pastor Mark Driscoll and pastor James MacDonald. T. D. Jakes has stated he has some different views on the Trinity and now says he embraces the doctrine of the Trinity. Has he really changed? (Check out our updated post at T. D. Jakes now says … Continue reading
The essentials of Christianity are the Trinity, Jesus is God, Salvation by grace and heaven and hell are real. Christianity was established through Jesus Christ. Christianity is faith in Jesus Christ who came to this earth some 2000 years ago, and fulfilled the prophecies of the Messiah to come. Jesus Christ established the Christian Church, … Continue reading
Have you ever heard of the doctrine of Unconditional Election? Have you ever heard of the doctrine of Predestination? You will not find the doctrine of Unconditional Election in the Bible, however you will find the doctrine of Predestination. The doctrine of Unconditional Election comes from the doctrines of Calvinism known as the "TULIP." The … Continue reading
Many people ask, "What does Apologetics mean?" The Greek word for Apologetics is "Apologia" which means: "verbal defense, speech in defense a reasoned statement or argument", according to the Strong's Greek Dictionary. Apologetics gets its attention from Peter's first epistle, which states: "…but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to … Continue reading
"Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints." (Jude 1:3 NASB) What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ? This is a question that … Continue reading
Some people are not aware of the dangers of this movement, and the purpose of this information is to share why people need to be concerned with Mid Acts Dispensationalism. What do I mean by Mid Acts Dispensationalism? There are different groups that people label Mid Acts Dispensationalism and I want to make it clear … Continue reading


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Wai Kaey Soon is a barrister at Frederick Jordan Chambers. Prior to his admission to the Bar in 2014, Wai Kaey spent 4 years as a litigation solicitor with a particular expertise in insurance and insolvency law and litigation. His practice spans matters in Courts and Tribunals across Australia and he has expertise in commercial, equity, corporations, and intellectual property law.
Wai Kaey believes that the legal profession in Australia has open before it the vast markets and opportunities of the entire Asian region, and wants all practitioners to find and take advantage of those opportunities, at whatever level. Wai Kaey is also a passionate believer in providing support networks for legal practitioners, and ensuring that all practitioners feel welcome and accepted by others in the profession, no matter their background.
Marija YELAVICH, Secretary
Marija Yelavich is in her final year at Western Sydney University, studying a Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of International Studies (Asian Studies and Mandarin) with a Bachelor of Critical Thinking and Leadership. Marija is currently completing her clerkship with Piper Alderman and was named as Lawyers Weekly, Women in Law Awards 'Law Student of the Year' in 2017.
In 2013, Marija founded Dare to Know Publications and is the Chief Editor of the Western Sydney University law student magazine, 'Sapere Aude.' Under her leadership, the magazine has welcomed figures such as Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommasane to explore the topics of cultural and gender diversity. As an activist, mentor and community advocate, Marija is passionate in contributing to the growth of the legal profession and broader community. Marija's work and leadership has been recognised by a number of community and University awards and she looks forward to expanding the outreach of the AALA.
Kripi BHATT, Committee Member
Kripi Bhatt is a Legal Counsel at BGIS. Kripi is admitted as a lawyer in New South Wales, High Court of Australia and India and has over 3 years of experience in top tier law firms and as an in-house counsel in both India and Australia. Kripi currently practices commercial law and construction law in facilities and property management industry with prior experience in banking and finance and human rights in India. With an Indian background, Kripi is proud to promote cultural diversity in the legal profession. Kripi is particularly passionate about extending peer support to overseas qualified lawyers migrating to Australia who are seeking to re-qualify in Australia and in need of professional guidance. Kripi also makes a significant contribution to pro bono legal services by volunteering and supporting different Community Legal Centres.
David CHONG, Committee Member
David is a first year lawyer at PricewaterhouseCoopers, prior to this, David attended Monash University in Melbourne and was active in its clubs and societies. David was the President of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at Monash, where he promoted asian cultures and provided a social environment for students of asian heritage, and non-asian heritage alike, to form long lasting bonds of friendship. Having a solid foundation in Mandarin, David pursued his desire to become a connection point between Australia and China. He joined the committee of the Australia China Youth Association where he helped strengthen ties between young people in Australia and China through bilateral initiatives in the areas of Careers, Education, and People-to-People Exchange. David hopes to play an important role in achieving AALA's mission of diversity in the legal profession and is excited about what the future holds.
Pei CHOW, Committee Member
Pei is a solicitor in the property team at Salvos Legal. She graduated from the Australian National University with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Music. A passionate supporter of cultural diversity, Pei looks forward to working with the AALA in exploring opportunities for young Asian-Australian lawyers.
Matthew FLORO, Committee Member
Matt advises on public interest environmental and planning law as a Solicitor at the NSW Environmental Defenders Office. Matt has worked for top-tier law firms in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales and has worked in a central government agency. Admitted as a lawyer in October 2013, Matt holds a Master's degree in Law and is currently completing a Master's degree in Public Administration. Passionate about community, he has led Out for Australia Victoria, the Australian Law Students' Association and his university law society.
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Edwina Kwan, Committee Member
Edwina is a lawyer in the International Arbitration team at King & Wood Mallesons, Sydney. Edwina has particular expertise in China and regional Asian-related disputes. Currently based in Sydney, Edwina has also practiced as a lawyer in Beijing, Hong Kong and Perth. Edwina co-founded the China Young Arbitration Group in Beijing and has lectured at the Tsinghua University Master of Laws Program in International Arbitration & Dispute Settlement. She is admitted as a lawyer in New South Wales, Hong Kong and the High Court of Australia and speaks English and Mandarin. Edwina was also one of 25 young leaders chosen for the Cultural Diversity and Leadership Fellowship program at University of Sydney Business School & the Australian Human Rights Commission in 2018 and looks forward to continuing the work of the AALA in representing Asian Australian lawyers.
Peter Xuan LUO, Committee Member
Peter Xuan Luo is the China Business Specialist at Torch Innovation Precinct, UNSW and admitted as a lawyer in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. With ten years' experience in Chinese telecommunication industry, the intersection between emerging technologies and the law is of particular interest to Peter. With a Chinese background, Peter is passionate to promote cultural diversity. Peter is experienced in helping Australian businesses take advantage of emerging opportunities in the China market including R&D, knowledge exchange, intellectual property and market analysis. Mentoring young international legal post-graduates is his primary pro-bono interest along with migration law and international student welfare. Peter is a UNSW graduate with Juris Doctor degree.
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In 20 BBY, the rogue Advanced Recon Commando Fives escaped from Tipoca City with the medical droid AZI-3, only to return to the city once the pursuant Galactic Republic forces were off his tail.
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Fugitive" (First appearance)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Orders" (Appears in flashback(s))
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- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Conspiracy"
- ↑ Star Wars Character Encyclopedia
- ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Orders"
- ↑ The Official Star Wars Fact File Part 23 (PLO5–6, Clone Wars Ace Pilot) dates "Sabotage" to the final month of the Clone Wars, which The New Essential Chronology establishes as occurring in 19.1 BBY. The Official Star Wars Fact File Part 46 (20 BBY 61–64, Crisis on Scipio) dates "An Old Friend" to 20 BBY. Since Star Wars: The Clone Wars Chronological Episode Order on StarWars.com (backup link) places "Fugitive" between those two episodes, it can be concluded that "Fugitive" also takes place in 19.1 BBY.
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You know the drill… Two parts – one with my least favourite books and one with my least favourite or most disappointing graphic novels, sorted in chronological order, yadi yadi yada… You can take a look at my favourite books and picture books if you want to refresh your memory.
#1: "Utopia" by Thomas More
One word: fucking BORING! Okay that were two words, but still… I mean I know this is considered a classic and all, but dear lord! NOTHING happens,
just lots of yapping about the societal structures of Utopia, which could have been so interesting, but this read like one gigantic list. And don't get me wrong, I love my lists, but not when they're 122 pages long.
#2: "The Pledge" by Kimberly Derting
This was frustrating to me! I'm a language student, meaning I love languages and the concept of this sounded fucking amazing! The execution however was pretty poor. Also the thing is, once you've read one dystopian novel, you've read them all. From the very beginning I could tell you exactly what was going to happen in the end. When you already know from the get-go what the end is gonna bring, it gets real boring, real fast.
#3: "House of Leaves" by Mark Z. Danielewski
This is another one that was so disappointing to me! I was expecting greatness and I got utter frustration! My two biggest fears were combined in this story namely the fear of darkness and the complete loss of control that comes with that. This book should have been scaring me shitless. It didn't though. It only made me want to throw it across the room several times. I wrote a review on this, which you can read here!
#4: "The 5th Wave" by Rick Yancey
Another one of those predictable reads! And one with the most boring characters ever! This put me to sleep several times whilst I was reading it. The main protagonist is a girl named Cassie, which is short for Cassiopeia, the constellation Cassiopeia. This is important! Remember that! It's CASSIE for CASSIOPEIA! It will only be mentioned about a thousand more times… But don't worry you'll also get a backstory to explain why she has that name and why she has that nickname and you'll get to hear everything about the constellation as well. Exciting, no? NO!
As to it's predictability, this book checks all the points in the YA dystopian/sci-fi checklist. I figured out the big plot twist, which should have been the amazing what-the-fuck moment no one should have been expecting about two pages in when we shift to another character's, namely Evan's (pssst – he's the love interest!) POV.
#5: "World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War" by Max Brooks
What is this? I thought this would be an ass-kicking, fast-paced, action-packed story! This is one of the most boring books I've ever read! It was basically one gigantic Q and A questionnaire, which inherently is something very, very dry. I expected so much more out of this. I mean what you expect from a horror zombie survival story is action and suspense and maybe even some blood and gore and also, you know, actual zombies.
The story of this zombie war however is told from the perspective of the people who survived it. As in past tense. All the fighting and the action and the surviving has already happened so basically there's a lot of "then this happened and then that happened" coming from lots of different people around the world. Which gives the author the freedom to completely forgo character development or actual story arcs, which is just an extremely lazy way to be telling a story in my opinion.
Have you read any of the books I mentioned? What did you think of them?
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Being the mother of an athlete is a challenging yet rewarding role. So momsTEAM has designated May as Sports Moms Month and is celebrating by asking some of our favorite sports moms to share their wisdom by responding to a series of questions.
So far this month we have heard from a fascinating range of sports moms, from a mom of an Olympic athlete to moms who were themselves Olympic athletes, from a mom of two former minor league baseball players to a Minnesota hockey mom and author.
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Recently, I learned that one of the players on my hockey team was Tweeting negative statements about another player. He claims he though that only the other player could see it. We discussed the situation with him, told him it was unacceptable, and asked him to remove the Tweets and apologize to the team. He started out by saying to his teammates, "I was told I need to apologize for Tweeting," and then promptly quit. Wow, talk about lack of sincerity or honesty. The incident offered several "teachable moments", which we will take advantage of as we work through this issue.
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Assistive technologies has aided kids with numerous disabilities to increase access and participation in their college and residence environments. No matter what device is chosen, they all have the objectives of creating it less difficult for students with particular demands to access the technologies offered in their schools, make it simpler to complete assignments, participate in class, and typically be as independent as possible. Educated opinions based on the profitable experiences of other kids who have comparable disabilities making use of AAC can be fairly useful. Additional analysis on AAC systems and kids is necessary, specially to decide if earlier exposure to communication aids will promote a lot more facility in their use or other gains.
Applying technologies in the classrooms can increase speed and accuracy of a child's operate, and motivates students to set high goals for themselves (Horowitz, 2013)". I have used individual whiteboards and pens with youngsters in the previous, when they have refused to write with traditional pencil and paper. Once you have purchased an assistive technologies device, you will need to have to make positive that it continues to meet your child's demands. Self-care devices allow kids with disabilities to dress, clean, and feed themselves. The fundamentals of the general assessment method for assistive technology are shown in Fig 1 This cycle generally wants to be repeated periodically as the child develops and his or her demands change.
Kids are constantly so consumed by any technology you place in front of them, so this is excellent for concentration. Behavioral objective 3: Justin will be able to fallow schedule day-to-day five out of 5 possibilities with aid of at least one particular assistive technology device. Presented by Nathan Smith, director of technology for Utah State University's College of Education.
Every single college should have sufficient funding to assist youngsters with finding out disabilities, especially if it states in their Person Education Program (IEP) or Person Household Service Plan (IFSP) that the child needs these tools.These plans designate what a kid with any kind of disability requirements to be just a effective as any other kid without a disability.
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The state of Tennessee has 60 nominal species or sub-species of crayfish within its political boundary or in nearby tributaries that flow into the state. These crayfish reresent five genera. The genera Procambarus and Cambarus are further subdivided into subgenera to show phylogenetic relationships within the genus. Each species is listed under its generic or infrageneric category with the following information: (1) type locality, (2) location of type specimens, (3) range, (4) crayfish associates, (5) life history notes, (6) ecological data, and as needed (7) notes on taxonomic status or information not covered in any of the above six sections.
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The Australian Secondary Schools Ski Team Championships (ASSSTC) is a competition that gives participants the opportunity to perform in a team environment where skills in the various disciplines of alpine, cross country and snowboard are required. The ASSSTC is unique as far as ski competitions go, as there are no individual winners, instead each participant contributes points to the team result. It is a carnival that promotes team spirit and mate-ship and is a lot of fun even for the teachers that attend.
The maximum size of any team is 16, made up of alpine skiers, cross country skiers and snowboarders. The majority of team members need to compete in at least two disciplines, with only a handful being able to specialise in any one discipline. Students needing to compete in their non-preferred discipline mean that the pressure is off competitors to only enter if they are highly talented.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Information for the Community Calendar should be submitted in writing, including the phone number of a contact person, no later than one week before the event. Mail to The Mining Journal, Attention: Newsroom/Community Calendar, Box 430, Marquette, MI 49855; fax to 906-228-2617; or email to email@example.com, putting calendar in the subject line.
Lake Superior Zendo — Zazen (Zen Buddhist meditation) meets at 7:40 a.m., 8:30 a.m.; morning service at 9:10 a.m. Call 226-6407 for location and details.
12-Step Recovery Groups — offered daily at the Alano Club, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette. For a complete AA meetings list visit www.aa-marquettecounty.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous — meets 9 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Marquette. Handicapped accessible. Call AA Hotline at 249-4430.
YMCA Tang Soo Do Karate — in Marquette for private lessons by appointment from 9:15-9:45 a.m.
Intermediate all ages from 10-11 a.m. Family karate from 11 a.m. to noon and youth beginners from noon to 1 p.m. A Christian perspective, Spirit Warrior Karate Academy. Contact 6th Degree Black Belt Master Joyce Tredeau at 360-0479 or the Y at 227-9622.
TaeKwon-Do School — Martial arts class from 9:30-11 a.m. for all ages and belt levels. 1310 S. Front St., Marquette. Visitors welcome. Call 485-1366.
Marquette County Fair — open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Vintage Fancy Iron Flea Market — is set from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the end of Iron Street near the Iron Ore Heritage Trailhead. Sponsored by the Negaunee's Downtown Business Association, the show's theme is "A tribute to the Iron Ore Industry here in the Upper Peninsula." Iron ore was first discovered in Negaunee in 1844.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 10 a.m., 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
Zumba — Latin-inspired cardio dance fitness class offered 10 a.m. at Dawn Dott Dance Studio, Marquette. Cost: $5. Call 360-9287.
Al-Anon — non-smoking meeting, 10 a.m. at Church of Christ, Marquette.
Karate — Spirit Warrior Tang Soo Do martial arts with a Christian approach at the Marquette YMCA: hard core karate for adults is 10-10:50 a.m.; family karate (age 4 and older with a parent) is 11-11:50 a.m.; Karate Kids (ages 6-14) is noon-1 p.m.; special needs karate is 1:15-2 p.m. Call the Y at 227-9622 or Joyce Tredeau at 360-0479.
Bridge Lessons — offered 10:30 a.m., Marquette Senior Center, 300 Spring St., Marquette. Call 225-1456.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Big Book study group 10:30 a.m., Back Room in University Center at Northern Michigan University.
Spiritual forum — 11 a.m.-noon, in the Peter White Public Library's Business Reference Room on the second floor. Contact email@example.com for more information.
The Upper Peninsula Gun Owners Picnic — is planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Al Quaal Recreation Area, 501 Poplar St., Ishpeming.
Ice cream — An Ice Cream and Pie Social is planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church of Big Bay, 312 Besinger St. Featured will be sundaes, banana splits and ice cream cones as well as home-baked pie a la mode. There will be a raffle of quilts made by Gretchen Tatge. For more information, call LuAnn at 250-4641 or Darlene at 345-9467.
Alcoholics Anonymous — noon, 1202 S. Front St., Marquette.
Faith-Based Recovery — Faith-based support and recovery program for addictions of all kinds meets noon-1:30 p.m. at the Rock Bible Chapel. Call 356-6346, 553-9830 or 356-6133.
Ninjitsu — class offered noon-1:30 p.m., Northern Lights Martial Arts Center, Marquette. Call 346-9054.
Open Gym — noon to 1:30 p.m. at PEAK Gymnastics and Fitness, Marquette. Non-members welcome. Fee is $5. Call 273-0696.


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It's that time of year again when everyone goes around posting their New Year's resolutions on social media. "I'm going to lose 10 lbs this year". "I'm going to make more money". Each year, we make promises to ourselves and to others that "I swear I'm gonna do it this year". Then, before you know it, July comes around and we're still no further along then where we started. Instead of making promises we can't (or won't) keep, here's why you shouldn't focus on the future, and what you should do instead if you want to get closer to your goals.
Looking too far ahead causes you to lose sight of what's right in front of you
Try it if you don't believe me - but do it in a nice soft place, preferably one where you won't get hit by a bus: Focus as hard as you can on a very distant object (such as a tree or a lamp post), and start walking towards it - notice how quickly you lose balance. The same thing happens when we're so focused on what we'd like our outcome to look like that we lose sight of what's right in front of us.
In the case of the distant object, that thing that's right in front of you might be a crack in the sidewalk or another person (please don't try this in a crowded area). Or maybe it's the forest through the trees. The same thing happens with our goals - by focusing purely on the end result instead of the immediate steps we should be taking, we end up using our resolutions as a way of procrastinating instead of moving forward.
Use last year as a gague - but don't beat yourself up
Looking back f*cks with your neck, as my favorite social media influencer Gary Vaynerchuk often says. This is one of my favorite quotes from Gary, and for good reason - but at the same time, the past can also be a useful tool for getting a sense of which adjustments you need to make in order to get yourself closer to realizing your vision.
Instead of making promises you probably won't deliver on, why not look at last year's goals and ask yourself "what did I check off last year?". Just be careful not to be too hard on yourself - this is where Gary's warning comes into play. Everyone makes mistakes, and we're probably better off because of it. So don't beat yourself up - even the little stuff counts. As an example, here's my list from 2018:
- Clarified my vision for Perfect Leap and what I'd like it to look like
- Re-built the Perfect Leap brand + website to match our vision
- Brought Perfect Leap into cash-flow positive territory (much better than losing money - notice how I didn't specify a dollar amount? By the way our cash flow sucks right now. Specifying dollar amounts only serves to turn this win into a failure)
- Found my tribe - my two young business partners have placed a lot of faith in me and stuck it out through thick and thin. That's more than I could ask for (by contrast I ended things with a previous partner which wasn't working out, and that was a tough thing to deal with at the time)
- Improved relations with my spouse (again doesn't really seem like that big of a deal until you look back at the rough patches)
- Gave back to the community - I spent at least a year volunteering before getting elected to the Vice Chair position on the FreeGeek Vancouver board of directors (which was both unexpected and a privilege that I am grateful for). Our team @ Perfect Leap has also helped out some local non-profits around the local community which is a big part of our vision as a company
Putting it all together
With all of that in mind, could you imagine if I'd said "I'd like to make my first million dollars" or "I'd like my company to generate 250,000 a year in revenue" - those things, while great goals, also appear really insurmountable when you analyze them on their own. But looking back at what we've achieved this year instead, it really begins to feel a lot more like we're getting there, slowly but surely. Now that I can put all of those things behind me, I can really begin focusing this year on the first item in that list - getting closer to my vision.
How do you handle your managing your goals around the New Year? Feel free to share your ideas with me on Facebook or Twitter!


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Google's New Simplified Find my phone service
Google has just introduced a simplified way to Find your Android phone. This was announced via a Google Plus post by Google. This new service works like this, you open google.com, type find my phone and Google's first search result will be a map of where your phone is currently located. This is assuming you have an Android device/phone and you are logged into using your Google account.
This is a brilliant and simple to use feature and locates your phone to the nearest few metres even if your phone's GPS is turned off. However, as a security precaution, before you are actually shown the location of the phone and the ability to ring the phone, you need to login into your account to verify it really is you.
For someone who had played with the Android Device Manager service before, this really is the same thing, except that the way you access you phone has been simplified this time via search. For beginners though, this is a good thing and will allow one to find out where they left their phone, in the toilet, or forgotten in the bar or forgotten somewhere in the car between the seats and so on.
For this service to work properly, the phone has to have an internet connection working. If the data is switched off and the phone is not on WIFI, then you still have to find your phone the old fashioned way, of going back through all the places you went.
However a side-note for people who have enabled two-factor authentication, this will not work. Reason being when you search for find my phone it expects you to login to your Google Account just to verify its you (and not someone checking where you are). With two factor authentication it expects you to have your phone with you to either text you a code or get a code from the Authenticator app. Which you wont be able to do because, well, you cant find your phone.
Naturally this works when you have just misplaced your phone and not a case of someone stealing the phone because the first thing a clever thief would do is disable internet, then factory reset the phone. This then renders the phone "unfindable"
So to Google I say thank you, but in future we expect this service to improve such that a stolen phone with Android no-matter what you do is always recoverable, almost like the way the IPhone iCloud account system was supposed to work (it never works because the Indian/Pakistani guys in the phone shops always remove the ICloud Account restrictions)


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Eversheds Sutherland is a global law firm with more than 2400 attorneys. We built the Texas openCourts App to help lawyers and paralegals navigate the complexities of the Texas court system.
The Texas court system is especially complex—there are hundreds of courts and judges, each with unique rules and procedures across federal, state and appellate districts and counties. Sutherland's team conceived of the ultimate app to help lawyers and paralegals navigate the court system by aggregating court information that is currently found across hundreds of websites. We designed and built iOS and Android versions of the app, along with a content management system (CMS) for Sutherland staff to manage the app content and send push notifications to app users.
Texas openCourts allows users to easily navigate Texas federal, state and appellate maps to access court and judge contact information including court addresses and phone numbers of key chamber contacts. Users can also access biographical descriptions of Texas judges and local rules for federal judges. The app searches by district, county, court and judge and includes a "Favorites" feature for users to save content for quick access. Users can also drop items into a "Briefcase" and email them to themselves or colleagues.
Other useful features include a list of all Sutherland Texas litigation team members and a unique "Courthouse of the Month" section highlighting a new courthouse each month.
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Many family law attorneys are aware of the importance of filing a Pension Division Order that includes Survivor Benefits for an Alternate Payee during a divorce but rarely consider the reversionary options of a defined benefit plan. This article defines a reversionary interest in a defined benefit plan, reviews the effects of choosing a Shared or Separate Interest Division Method, and discusses how Contingent Alternate Payees can change reversion to the Participant. Reversion of the benefit is an important strategic consideration to have documented when negotiating the allocation of a Pension.
While some defined benefit pension plans allow lump-sum distributions, most do not but pay a monthly benefit based on an individual's life or for a term certain. What happens to the monthly benefit payable to an Alternate Payee when he or she dies is referred to as "reversion."
A Shared Interest Order is an Order that does not allow an Alternate Payee to receive a benefit until the Participant begins receiving a benefit. If a survivor benefit is elected for the Alternate Payee the monthly benefit can be reduced for the cost of the benefit. Upon the death of the Alternate Payee the benefit reverts back to the Participant if he or she is still alive. Many State, Federal, and Military Plans require this kind of Order, though Federal Plans allow the Alternate Payee to choose their estate or surviving children of the marriage to receive the benefit after his or her death as long as the Participant is still receiving benefits.
A Separate Interest Order is an Order that allows the Alternate Payee to receive a benefit at the Participant's earliest retirement eligibility independently of the Participant. Once the Alternate Payee begins receiving a benefit it is payable until the later of his or her death or the term certain. If the Alternate Payee dies before receiving any benefits the benefit usually reverts back to the Participant, though some plan administrators have taken the position that the benefit is lost.
Some plans (United Parcel Service & Boilermakers) allow Contingent Alternate Payees who can continue to receive a benefit after the death of the Alternate Payee. Contingent Alternate Payees are a spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent of the Participant (ERISA §206(d)(3)(k)). Payments to Contingent Alternate Payees end upon the death of the Participant unless a single life annuity with a term certain benefit was chosen by the Participant. If the Alternate Payee dies after commencement of his or her benefits (and before the Participant), payments will continue to the contingent alternate payees in the form of benefit chosen by the Alternate Payee. If the Alternate Payee dies prior to the commencement of his or her benefits (and before the Participant) the Contingent Alternate Payee may elect to commence benefits in any of the forms of benefit made available to contingent alternate payees.
Suggested Pension Orders propounded by a Pension Plan may not show all these options. For assistance in strategies involving the negotiation of Pensions in Divorce and the preparation of Court Orders to divide pensions call Hoffman Divorce Strategies at 985—674-1120 or check out our website at http://www.hoffmandivorcestrategies.com/qdro-and-pension-order-services/.


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"The growing role and responsibility of the C Suite in addressing Climate Change as a risk, opportunity and ethical imperative" At DSM, we believe that effectively tackling climate change is both a responsibility and a business opportunity. We are therefore focusing on:
Climate change affects both people and the planet. That is why DSM is not only involved in the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #13: Climate Action, but also in other key SDGs where we can contribute.
Global warming has already had a major impact on nature, including biodiversity loss, ocean acidification and more frequent extreme weather events such as droughts and floods. This environmental damage, in turn, affects human needs as defined in several other SDGs such as clean air, access to water, food production, the availability of productive land and consequently health. At DSM we understand the strong link between the environment and social development. That is why we engage in the broader United Nations sustainable development agenda and work with our global partners to improve nutrition.
A shift from the current fossil fuel based energy system, to what we call the "(Bio-) Renewable Age" is needed. We aspire to a low carbon economy, where goods and services are produced, traded and used in a sustainable manner. The world needs competitive alternative energy systems, which increasingly include sustainable biomass, solar, wind and hydro. Collaboration between businesses, scientists, governments and civil society is needed to enable and fast-track this needed transition.
Director of Sustainability, Kohler
We are committed to leaving the world a better place than we found it and are working toward net-zero environmental impact by 2035. For us, this means reducing or offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions and sending zero solid waste to landfill; developing innovative energy- and water-saving products; and encouraging people to take action.
Director of Sustainability, Etsy
EDF's Senior Manager of EDF+Business
The Future of Sustainable E-commerce
It has been estimated that every day in the US alone, e-commerce packages travel about the same distance as going to the moon and back 133,000 times. And with projections showing that e-commerce is set to outpace sales from retail outlets comes a growing concern about the emissions impact from product delivery. At the same time, new science highlights the risks from the status quo of fossil fuel goods transportation, and customers, communities and investors are expecting more from this growing industry. This session will discuss the current best practices in sustainable e-commerce delivery, highlight what innovation still needs to take place to bend the curve on emissions, and outline what partnerships and collaborations are needed to achieve lasting sustainability.
Global Director, Sustainability Supply Chain at AB InBev
Mobilizing Supply Chains and the Importance of Such on Achieving Sustainability Goals
Corporate EHS Director, Stanley Black & Decker
CSR: Inspiring Makers & Innovators to Create a More Sustainable World
Stanley Black and Decker is a multinational company with global operations. We have made the CDP Leadership Status 6 consecutive years and the A list 5 times during that span. We have also been recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America Index for 8 years, Last year attaining the DJSI World Index for the first time.
Taking a look at the CSR strategy of Stanley Black and Decker, focusing on the Climate Change and SBTi strategy through 2030. Along with the strategy we will share some early successes.
When we talk about climate change and what to do about it, we most frequently talk about energy. But water is just as important. If left unmitigated, many of the impacts climate change will be felt in water, from rising seas, receding glaciers and erratic precipitation patterns to salt-water infiltration in farm lands, drop-offs in water quality and rising water costs for industry.
The good news is that today, we have the technology to build circular, climate-friendly water management practices that make business sense. Ecolab's VP of Sustainability Emilio Tenuta will highlight how companies in all sectors of the economy can identify their water risks and take practical, money-saving steps to reduce their water and energy use along with their greenhouse gas emissions. Taken to scale, these strategies and technologies will help companies hit ambitious climate targets and cut operating costs in a water-constrained world.
While national governments have committed to mitigating and managing the impacts of climate change, local governments are left with trying to figure out how and when to act. As a global manufacturer, we are faced with a patchwork of regulations and varying levels of customer demand for climate friendly technologies. Our climate commitment required the implementation of a strong business operating system that forces us to develop long term solutions that appeal to customers who may only be thinking about today. Companies will learn how to avoid some of the pitfalls we have overcome.
Firmenich Incorporated, a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of fragrance and flavors, is a globally diversified company leading the way in sustainable practices. Sustainability is deeply imbedded in the fabric of its business model and takes shape as a diversity of sound environmental management practices throughout their worldwide facilities. The company's commitment to sustainability only seems to grow each year as they add to the number, size and intensity of their projects. Speakers from Firmenich and GZA will highlight one of the Firmenich's ongoing and most innovative sustainability projects in an unlikely North American environment—Newark Bay—ignominious for being one of New Jersey's most degraded landscapes.
Drone fly-overs of the property reveal myriad new tenets of this eco-engineered restoration site. The evolution of the site's land use and development from an inhospitable manufacturing plant to a robust conservation management area will make you realize that if it can be done here, it can be done anywhere.
Through a unique relationship with GZA's well established client, this presentation tells the tale of how a casual chat on a train ride back from a Health and Safety meeting led to one of New Jersey's most unique ecological restoration projects in the fight for coastal resilience in the face of climate change.
Pictorial narratives will delineate the process of ecological restoration and provide the attendee with a framework from which to envision their own future management of land parcels that would traditionally be passed over as beyond hope of any form of ecological rehabilitation. The success of this work has been recognized through growing partnerships with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Conserve Wildlife of New Jersey, the New Jersey Corporate Wetland Restoration Partnership, and the City of Newark.
The presentation will ultimately bolster the conference's overriding message that that no industry, regardless of its footprint and location in the surrounding landscape is doomed to the scrapheap of institutional morbidity. The Firmenich model presented here is that it's not a case of companies verse climate change but rather innovation, transformation and adaptation to climate change.
Kohler Co. is a globally diversified operation with a long-term vision of Net Zero 2035. Recently Kohler Co. signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that will provide enough renewable electricity to power all company operations in the US and Canada. This project is expected to lower Kohler's global GHG footprint by 26%.
Besides this investment, the company drives energy efficiency improvement in manufacturing processes, buildings, and truck fleet. They are installing onsite renewable energy projects around the world. In addition, Kohler is implementing new manufacturing technologies, and developing new products and materials that require less energy to produce.
This panel discussion will bring together Kohler Co. business partners to discuss our experiences with renewable energy, manufacturing improvements and overall sustainability management.
Kingspan has joined over 370 companies across the world in a commitment to the Science Based Targets Initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Learn how our NZE by 2020 program & SBT's drive sustainability and a healthy bottom line.
Carbon footprint management and fuel efficiency improvement are critical to our commitment to operate an environmentally sustainable airline. In an effort to maintain this commitment, United has made significant investments in a modern, fuel-efficient fleet while implementing operational and procedural changes to drive fuel conservation.
Since 1994, we've improved our fuel efficiency by more than 34 percent. United has more than 370 aircraft with winglets that deliver 3 to 5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency. In addition, United is the first airline to fly with the new fuel efficiency Split Scimitar winglets that deliver up to a 2 percent additional reduction in carbon emissions and noise over standard winglets. See all of our fuel efficiency measures and calculations in our annual Corporate Responsibility Report
We support a global approach to addressing greenhouse gas emissions in the airline industry. Together with other airlines, engine and airframe manufacturers, fuel suppliers, airports and governments, we're working toward collective industry goals, including a 1.5 percent average annual fuel efficiency improvement through 2020, carbon-neutral growth beginning in 2020, and a 50 percent reduction in airline CO2 emissions by 2050 relative to 2005 baseline levels.
Change is a fact of life. It can renew our perspective of the world or how we act within it. While change helps some of us get ahead, it can leave others behind. To help create the conditions so everyone has the chance to succeed in a changing world, TD is investing C$1 billion by 2030 in 4 areas that support change, nurture progress and contribute to making the world a better, more inclusive place.
That is The Ready Commitment.
The 4 Areas: Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities, Better Health
Many of us are concerned about the world the next generation will inherit. At TD, we're committing to help create a more vibrant planet by:
Continuing to grow and enhance green spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Supporting the transition to a low carbon economy – with a CAD $100 billion target in low-carbon lending, financing, asset management and other programs by 2030.
TD's low-carbon initiatives to support the $100 billion target include:
-Work with companies, ventures and projects that are driving innovation and contributing to carbon emissions reduction, energy-efficient housing and urban green space enhancement.
-Accelerate the low-carbon economy – including renewable and clean energy technologies, businesses and processes – through TD's low-carbon lending, financing, asset management (in accordance with TD Asset Management's sustainable investing approach) and other programs.
-Foster understanding and dialogue – through research, publishing and conversations – to help society and the economy make a successful transition.
Enhance focus on successful green bonds strategy, (issuing, underwriting and investing) to support projects that provide both economic growth and environmental benefit.
-Build on a 7-year track record of carbon neutrality to further reduce TD's carbon footprint.
-Plant 1 million new trees in communities
Remarks by Rosalinda Sanquiche
ISSP Board Member
1) Carbon Pricing: Can we Find a Path forward?
Brendon Steele
Director of Stakeholder Engagement
Future 500
2) Preparing Current and Future leaders: Why Climate Education Matters
Yoca Arditi-Rocha
Executive Director | The CLEO Institute
3) How Sustainability Reporting Commitments Engage Employees And Other Stakeholders On Climate Change
Nikos Avlonas, Founder and President of the Centre for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE)
4) Richard Watt
Managing Director, Global Portfolio Management, Epoch
Sustainability and ESG Considerations
5) Paola de Angeli
Managing Partner at The Sustainability Blueprint
A Discussion of SDG 13 – Climate Action
6) Conscious Capitalism: Elevating Humanity Through Business
Barry Stamos, Co-Founder, 1heart
Spencer Jacobson, Co-Founder, CEO, Guided
Interview Host: Kristina Joss, Head of Strategy & Commercial Director – Salterbaxter MSLGROUP
Scott Martin, VP, Business Partnerships, Renewable Energy and Climate, 3Degrees
Dan Kosciak, Senior Business Manager, Renewable Energy and Climate, 3Degrees
There are a host of renewable energy options available to companies looking to reduce their GHG emissions – from unbundled RECs, to VPPAs and PPAs, and even renewable energy aggregation. This wide range of solutions requires companies to reflect on key maturity attributes and their position within their own sustainability journey in order to determine the strategy that will best fit their goals.
This session will focus specifically on "VPPA Readiness" and will help renewable energy buyers determine when a virtual power purchase agreement is in their best interest. Our session aims to provide practical real-world guidance to help buyers better understand exactly what a VPPA is, the primary benefits, consideration and challenges, as well as seasoned implementation best-practices, pulled directly from our clients' own experiences.
Getting to Zero Carbon in the Building Industry
It is projected that over 2 trillion sf of new and rebuilt buildings will be constructed in the next 30 years. With the construction and operations of buildings equating for roughly 40% of all US CO2 emissions, it is imperative that those of us who own, develop, design, construct and operate buildings understand their impacts, and all of the opportunities for emissions reduction. Skanska has invested time, resources, and funding in the past 5 years to understand what our responsibility is in the journey to zero carbon buildings. We now understand that the embodied carbon of the building materials we select, procure and install account for more than 50% of a building's carbon footprint over the first 30 years of its life. We are currently developing an embodied carbon calculator for construction (EC3) that will be an open source, free tool to allow everyone in the building industry to understand, benchmark and reduce the carbon emissions associated with their building's materials.
A conversation with sustainability managers about their journey in carbon accounting. Recent trends show that carbon accounting is taking a more important role in management and continuous improvement strategies. This conversation will showcase real life examples of business opportunities that have been seized and risk mitigation strategies that are being implemented by companies that calculate, reduce and disclose their carbon emissions in a world where emitting less carbon or offering products that are less carbon intense can become a key competitive advantage.
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) provides helpful guidance for understanding and monetizing the risks related to climate change, but executing against that guidance isn't always easy. This session will share practical ideas on identifying, prioritizing and monetizing climate impacts for your organization.
Navigant's energy and climate practice lead Jan Vrins will examine the corporate sustainability journey of Royal Caribbean Cruises, McCormick and Alaska Airlines.
Your company wants to increase investor and stakeholder confidence and credibility. You want to "futureproof" and reduce regulatory uncertainty. You are under pressure to increase profitability and competitiveness while spurring innovation. Climate action and sustainability are ways to address these issues while assuring that your company is doing its part to limit global temperature rise. Come and hear the stories of those who are on their sustainability journey. Learn about the opportunities and resources you need to make change happen.
Jan Vrins, Managing Director, Global Energy Practice Leader, Navigant
Anshul Tuteja, Director, Energy Management at Royal Caribbean Cruises
Bill Schildt, Director, Environmental Affairs at McCormick
Kirk Myers, Director of Sustainability, Alaska Airlines
Hugh Welsh, President of DSM NA
Hugh will discuss how companies like DSM can use issues like Climate Change in their strategy development not just as a challenge that needs to be mitigated in their operations, but how it represents a tremendous business opportunity to drive growth and enable customers to address an uncertain future, and how business has an obligation to advocate for policy change to create a sustainable future for all.
At AstraZeneca we use our ground-breaking science to bring health to society while protecting the health of the planet. We support global progress on megatrends such as the United Nation's global sustainable development goals (SDG). This session will review strides made in energy, water, and waste reduction with goals of zero energy and zero waste on the horizon.
Plastics, and particularly Ocean Plastics is a growing concern around the world. It seems like we are hearing more and more about plastics floating in the oceans, washing ashore, being ingested by marine life and entering the food chain.
In this session we explore the issue of plastics & ocean plastics; then touch on some of the potential solutions that are starting to take place on this front.
We are a long way from resolving this growing crisis; and the recent changes in the recycling industry are making it harder to tackle this issue. By working together, we might be able to reduce some of the environmental impacts that are plaguing our oceans and our environment today.
Chairpeople's recap.
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It's time for my next "traditional" blog post where I fill you in on what's been going on with me, what I have on the horizon, what I'm currently training for, etc.
So, in the time since my last post, there's been some stuff going on. I have made reference to my bum knee/ arthritic knee in the past, but things kind of came to a head 4 days into my RW Summer Run Streak and cut that short before it even really began. My knee swelled up and started causing some big time pain. This lasted for a few days which prompted me to utilize the follow-up with the orthopedic doctor that I had available in case things started to give me problems again.
So I headed back to the doc and after a new set of x-rays and a through exam, the situation is this: I have 3 separate things going on, but all are kind of related and overlapping. One I can't really do anything about and the others I can. The non-fixable issue is called Chondromalacia (Con-dro-my-al-sha), which (in actual English) means I have a breakdown of the cartilage behind my kneecap. This is not a running specific thing and was not caused by it. I have crappy genetics to thank for that one. It is what it is, and I can't fix it. I had the option to get Cortizone shots, but I elected to pass on that for now. I want to see if I can't fix this mess on my own before I resort to alternate means. And fixing this mess on my own leads me to the two things that I can actually affect some real change on. The second thing I have going on is Patellar Tendonitis. Again, translating that to words that non medical people can understand: The Patella is the muscle that is largely responsible for keeping your knee and kneecap straight in line when you are running. I have put extra stress on mine to the point where I have overworked it because of the 3rd thing I have going on. When I run, my kneecap tends to roll to the outside of my leg a bit. This is most likely caused by a combo of a few things. 1.) Strength: My legs, butt, and core are not strong enough.2.) Flexibility: I am not flexible enough, particularly in the hips. And 3.) my running form is not optimal for reducing undue impact on the already susceptible (crappy) knees. Yes, my knee still hurts like hell, but I am exceptionally hopeful and anxious to get back into things. I have been sitting for over a week and I miss the hell out of running already. Physical therapy starts next week and I am ready to get going and kick its ass. I have been saying that this summer is going to be dedicated to becoming a better runner, this really just gave me a good shove in that direction. I'm now looking at a few months of being dedicated to getting stronger, more flexible and most likely running no longer than a 5K.
As for my immediate future:
So it's now time for me to get serious and take some measures to improve/ protect the knee and become the best/ smartest runner I can be. That means utilizing everything available to me to aid in the performance and support while running. I'm building up my legs and core. Looks like I'll be rocking the compression sock pretty much all the time. I will be becoming a tape expert. And exploring any and all means available to make sure I'm in peak condition.
Not coincidentally, be on the lookout for product reviews in the immediate future for: KT Tape, Spun Performance Compression Gear, 110% Compression Sox & Ice system, and the Triggerpoint "The Grid" foam roller.
As for looking ahead:
If you know me, you know I am always working on the next plans and this is no exception. There were two other takeaways that I walked out of that doctor's office with, and both have me EXTREMELY fired up and dying to get back out on the road.
First and Foremost, a marathon is not off the table. I repeat, a marathon is NOT off the table. I kind of assumed it was, but to my severe delight I will be able to chase down that final goal. Not tomorrow, mind you, but eventually. And with the caveat that I do it the right way. In the words of the doc (after we had been speaking frankly for the duration of the appointment), I will need to take my time, train up to the distances slowly, and be "strong as hell" to compensate for my knee issues, but it's an attainable goal, and one that I will hit. Not this year, but I am saying that before I turn 40, I will be a marathoner. I'm 36 now. 4 years to get it, and I am going to do it. Suck on that, crappy knee.
And secondly, he made the recommendation that I do not give up running, however he advised that I find other means of being active to replace a portion of (and compliment) the running. Means that are not body weight bearing, so that I am not putting myself in a situation where's it's all pounding, all the time on my knees. The two suggestions he threw out there specifically were swimming and biking. Both of these are great ways to get a workout in while sparing my knees the wear and tear that running brings with it. These two things are also, coincidentally, the other 2 legs that make up a Triathlon. And yes, I am 100% on board and will be aggressively be chasing this new goal down. I am very realistically looking at a Sprint Triathlon for Spring 2014 and an Olympic Triathlon for Fall 2014.
Big Andy the Triathele….I like the sound of that. Sounds pretty badass I think.
Actually, my 2014 calendar seems to be pretty well full already.
There are a few races that I want to continue, and then when you add in the others that I want to do, I am looking at a fantastic year. Phillies 5K, UCP 5K, Broad Street, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, and the Runner's World Half and Festival "Hat Trick" are looking to fill out 2014. (The Hat Trick is going to be awesome, by the way. 2 days, 3 races, 5K,10K,& a Half. 22.4 Miles in the span of 48 hours. I'm really looking forward to pushing myself and seeing just how much I can accomplish) I am getting some pressure to add in the Philly Marathon, but we'll see on that one. (So no promises Rock, but if I can do it, you know I'll be there with you)
That's me and what I am looking at in a nutshell for the summer. It's not sexy, and I have no races to speak of all summer. I do still have the Runner's World "Five and Dime" in October where I will be running back to back 5K and 10K races, but nothing until then except for PT, and working my way into being bigger, faster, stronger.
So that's the state of affairs on my world right now. Crappy knee is still dragging me down but I'm dealing with it, and as long as I take my time, do it right, and don't do anything stupid to do more damage the time invested now will pay dividends far into the future. -Granted, I'm losing my mind right now with being severely limited and having a forced rest period…but staying smart and not going out too soon. The last thing I need is to get antsy, push too hard too fast and end up hurting myself. I want to get strong enough that I can run some on my vacation down on the Jersey Shore. I did it last year and nothing beats running by the ocean. But again, PT starts next week and I'll know more after that initial appointment.
For now I'll be playing the hand that I'm dealt. I won't be logging insane amounts of miles, but then again I never expected to anyway. Looking forward to (yet again) pushing into the unknown and trying new things… and kick some ass along the way.
Thanks for reading, and until next time, take it easy.


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