Podcasts about epca

(2:00) Iranian Drones in NJ?Two NJ Congressmen say the drones are coming from sea, one says "from an Iranian mothership"Military says not their job even though a research facility is being overflown(14:52) LIVE comments (19:38) Michael Mann, the Fauci of the Climate MacGuffin, is Back!If data is a problem — just HIDE ITAMO Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation"Laundry Liberty Act" passes by the House. Although a good start, it's far, far, far too narrowWhen & how did the feds give themselves the unconstitutional power to dictate to us:what we drivehow we heat & cool homeshow we cookhow we wash clothes If we can't ban the EPA and Dept of Energy, the EPCA must be stopped in its entiretyThe "Flatulent Earth Society" is concerned about "Dairy Air"USA has the most coal in the world but Biden Green Nazis want to shut down 80% of our remaining coal plants in 5 yrs while China adds TWO NEW COAL PLANTS A WEEK(1:12:17) Leftists Love Luigi, Hate Daniel Perry & J6ersThe Pelosi connection to the United Healthcare assassination"The Squad" shows its squalid race hate after Daniel Perry is exoneratedProsecutors lie about J6 pardons — "won't unring the bell of conviction"(1:33:20) INTERVIEW One Person is Responsible for 42% of USA Debt Tony Arterburn, DavidKnight.gold, joinsOne single person has created 42% of ALL of the USA's debt.  Who is it?Not only the USA but Russia is talking about a Bitcoin Reserve and one company is setting up a way for nations to do it called "Praetorian"Israel makes more moves to ban cashAustralian bank gets pushback for charging for cashBlackrock leads the way to tokenization with tokenized money market fundTrump's tariffs and inflationStates moving to prohibit CBDC and more importantly make gold and silver legal tenderLIVE questions from the audience(2:17:30) LIVE comments (2:20:16) Lost and FoundHome Depot employees save Christmas for someone who lost a large envelope of cashFinding freedom after a lifetime of addiction — Pharma keeps addicts paying with a new set of drugs but this man found a Way out(2:43:3) LIVE comments (2:45:53) Satanic Deceptions"Satanic Temple" tries to troll nativity scene in New Hampshire with a baphomet display.  Someone destroyed it within 3 days.  What is the REAL issue here?20 yr old says making $43 Million as an OnlyFans prostitute is compatible with her Christian faithKenyan churches are refusing money from corrupt politicians as they reformNigerian Christians and the continuing slaughter — the price they payIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

(2:00) Iranian Drones in NJ?Two NJ Congressmen say the drones are coming from sea, one says "from an Iranian mothership"Military says not their job even though a research facility is being overflown(14:52) LIVE comments (19:38) Michael Mann, the Fauci of the Climate MacGuffin, is Back!If data is a problem — just HIDE ITAMO Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation"Laundry Liberty Act" passes by the House. Although a good start, it's far, far, far too narrowWhen & how did the feds give themselves the unconstitutional power to dictate to us:what we drivehow we heat & cool homeshow we cookhow we wash clothes If we can't ban the EPA and Dept of Energy, the EPCA must be stopped in its entiretyThe "Flatulent Earth Society" is concerned about "Dairy Air"USA has the most coal in the world but Biden Green Nazis want to shut down 80% of our remaining coal plants in 5 yrs while China adds TWO NEW COAL PLANTS A WEEK(1:12:17) Leftists Love Luigi, Hate Daniel Perry & J6ersThe Pelosi connection to the United Healthcare assassination"The Squad" shows its squalid race hate after Daniel Perry is exoneratedProsecutors lie about J6 pardons — "won't unring the bell of conviction"(1:33:20) INTERVIEW One Person is Responsible for 42% of USA Debt Tony Arterburn, DavidKnight.gold, joinsOne single person has created 42% of ALL of the USA's debt.  Who is it?Not only the USA but Russia is talking about a Bitcoin Reserve and one company is setting up a way for nations to do it called "Praetorian"Israel makes more moves to ban cashAustralian bank gets pushback for charging for cashBlackrock leads the way to tokenization with tokenized money market fundTrump's tariffs and inflationStates moving to prohibit CBDC and more importantly make gold and silver legal tenderLIVE questions from the audience(2:17:30) LIVE comments (2:20:16) Lost and FoundHome Depot employees save Christmas for someone who lost a large envelope of cashFinding freedom after a lifetime of addiction — Pharma keeps addicts paying with a new set of drugs but this man found a Way out(2:43:3) LIVE comments (2:45:53) Satanic Deceptions"Satanic Temple" tries to troll nativity scene in New Hampshire with a baphomet display.  Someone destroyed it within 3 days.  What is the REAL issue here?20 yr old says making $43 Million as an OnlyFans prostitute is compatible with her Christian faithKenyan churches are refusing money from corrupt politicians as they reformNigerian Christians and the continuing slaughter — the price they payIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Chemicals sector executives are increasingly facing up to the idea that the sector is going through a process of reinvention, with no big recovery on the horizon and a return to pre-crisis normalcy less likely. Executives are now looking at what the next steps for the sector will be.In this Think Tank podcast, Tom Brown interviews Paul Hodges, chairman of New Normal Consulting, Katherine Sale,  ICIS head of editorial strategy, and Chris Barker, senior editor covering PVC and caustic soda, on impressions from the EPCA assembly.

According to attendees at the annual European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) conference in Berlin held during 7-10 October, consumption in 2025 is not expected to recover for mixed xylenes (MX), paraxylene (PX) and orthoxylene (OX), with various hurdles highlighted. In this episode, market editors Zubair Adam (MX) and Miguel Rodriguez Fernandez (PX, OX) along with Rob Peacock, ICIS lead analyst for aromatics, share the sentiment captured after talking with various market players at the conference.

Hear from Argus's global petrochemical consultants, Sarah Rae, Craig Barry and Becky Zhang, as they discuss the latest trends and key issues in the global ethylene market, as well as market prospects for major economies in the coming years.   Ahead of the Argus Chemicals Forum on 7 October and EPCA on 8-10 October, the team delivers insights on:   Factors contributing to the sustained high prices of ethylene in the US and their impact on exports.   Market updates in Europe, focusing on how the market is handling tight import availability.  Whether the extensive cracker expansion in Asia is still underway and what this means for the global industry.  If you would like to meet with Argus' experts at EPCA, email us at chemicals@argusmedia.com.  

ADNOC's agreement to buy Covestro ahead of next week's European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) annual meeting highlights the challenges and opportunities facing Europe's beleaguered chemical industry. -          Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) to acquire Covestro for equity value of €11.7 billion-          ADNOC diversifies downstream from oil and gas-          Covestro global leader in polycarbonate (PC) and polyurethenes (PU)-          PC and PU struggles with poor demand from automotive, construction-          Covestro operating profit slumped from around Euros3bn in 2021 to near euros 1bn in 2023-          Covestro boasts strong sustainability-related product portfolio -          More M&A likely in Europe petrochemicals thanks to cheap bottom of cycle valuations  -          Oil prices may collapse to $30/bbl if OPEC goes for market share Connect with ICIS at EPCA 2024 in Berlin. ICIS will host a presentation at 2pm on Wednesday 9 October at Potsdam I, InterContinental Hotel. 

Ahead of the approaching European Petrochemical Conference (EPCA) in Berlin 7-10 October, ICIS editors discuss market conditions in the olefine and derivative chain.-          Market updates on propylene, ethylene, polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), monoethylene glycol (EG), ethylene oxide (EO), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile, monopropylene glycol (MPG) and oxo-alcohols-          Trade flows and impact of freight rate movements-          Overcapacity versus low demand levels-          Upcoming cracker turnarounds In this episode, Jane Massingham talks to editors Nel Weddle, Vicky Ellis, Melissa Hurley, Chris Barker, Nazif Nazmul and Nicole Simpson.

Ahead of the approaching European Petrochemical Conference (EPCA) in Berlin 7-10 October, ICIS editors discuss market conditions in a variety of solvent markets.-          Market updates on methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), isopropanol (IPA), phenol, acetone, toluene, mixed xylenes, glycol ethers and propylene glycol ethers, butyl acetate and ethyl acetate.-          Trade flows and impact of freight rate movements-          Overcapacity versus low demand levels-          Upcoming maintenance programmes In this episode, Jane Massingham talks to editors Nick Cleeve, Jane Gibson, Zubair Adam, Cameron Birch and Marion Boakye.

LONDON (ICIS)--Players down the oxo-alcohols value chain are preparing for EPCA where discussions are set to take place against a backdrop of low visibility, economic concern and persistently subdued demand. ·       Post-summer demand disappointing across the board·       General availability sufficient although individual producers face some supply constraints ·       Players' expectations for 2025 closely linked to outlook for general economy and key construction and automotive industries Oxo-Alcohols editor Nicole Simpson speaks to Acrylate Esters editor Mat Jolin-Beech, Glycol Ethers editor Cameron Birch and Butyl Acetate editor Marion Boakye about the current market and expectations for early 2025. 

The Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), which entered into force on 1 March 2020, governs trade and economic relations between the European Union and Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is the first Central Asian partner to have concluded an EPCA with the EU, and the EU is Kazakhstan's biggest overall trading partner, accounting for 40% of its external trade.A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Strategic Partnerships on Sustainable Raw Materials, Batteries, and Renewable Hydrogen Value Chains was signed on 7 November 2022. The MoU provides a political framework for enhanced cooperation between the EU and Kazakhstan, particularly in light of the current geopolitical context.This strategic partnership aligns with the EU's policy to guarantee access to a secure, diversified, cost-effective and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and refined materials, which is seen as crucial for the green and digital transitions, as well as for the decarbonisation of energy production.Coinciding with EU Raw Materials Week, this Euractiv Hybrid Conference will discuss EU-Kazakh trade and economic relations. Questions to be discussed include:- What role can the MoU on Strategic Partnerships on Sustainable Raw Materials, Batteries, and Renewable Hydrogen Value Chains play in this context?- How will the MoU contribute to the green and digital transformation of both economies?- How can the MoU serve to strengthen EU-Kazakh relations more generally?

Sombre mood at the recent European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) conference, but excitement building for longer-term opportunities from the net zero carbon agenda.  -          Short-term survival in hostile environment of low demand, overcapacity-          Drive to net zero, high energy costs key concerns for EPCA delegates-          By 2036 Europe petrochemicals may be exposed to full cost of carbon -          Threat from low-cost producers in other regions-          Gaza/Israel conflict heaps further pressure on Europe as upstream costs rise-          Little prospect of upturn in 2023/4  -          Global supply chains may revert to more local distribution channels-          Closer relationships with customers will be key for low-carbon future-          Industry transformation offers huge opportunities for innovative companies

LONDON (ICIS)—As players in the European oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets head to European Petrochemicals Association (EPCA), poor consumption is expected to be a key topic. Underlying demand continues to be hampered by economic pressures. The arbitrage window between Europe and Asia will be another major talking point.Oxo-alcohols market report Nicole Simpson, acrylate esters reporter Mat Jolin-Beech, butyl acetate (butac) reporter Marion Boakye and glycol ethers reporter Cameron Birch about the current conditions in these markets and expectations for the near future.

Europe's paraxylene (PX), monoethylene glycol (MEG), purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) markets face difficult times as energy costs put pressure on continental producers and demand ebbs away against a backdrop of gloomy macroeconomic prospect. ICIS editors Caroline Murray, Melissa Hurley and Miguel Rodriguez-Fernandez discuss the latest developments in these markets after the annual European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) conference and a few days before the K-Fair trade show that will take place in Germany next week.

LONDON (ICIS)--The annual European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) conference in Berlin demonstrated a return in appetite for in-person events last week, but the outlook was tempered by the wider macro-economic indicators.Head of Editorial Strategy Katherine Sale and Lead Analyst Rob Peacock talk to Senior Report for Europe Morgan Condon about the main points of discussion from the event, and what this means for Europe's chemicals industry looking ahead.

LONDON (ICIS)—Sustainability continued to dominate conversations at this year's annual European Petrochemicals Association meeting, but progress in the chemicals sector has been slow as players negotiate the pandemic and the current market down-cycle.-        EPCA attendees trying to grapple with the paradigm shifts in the market-        Expectations for autumn and winter bearish-        Focus on repositioning businesses towards sustainability-        Energy crisis dominates the agenda-        Downturn could last into 2024-        Energy crisis spells end of fossil fuels, which will mean end of naphtha and ethane -       Players facing the most significant down-cycle in years amid slowing China growth-        EPCA conversations centre around how to adapt to sustainability evolution-        Sustainability shift in chems sector remains early stage despite how long the topic has been on the agenda-        Companies that look to the future and act on it will have the advantage-        Players that are slower or less ambitious in responding could face an existential threat In this Think Tank podcast, Tom Brown interviews ICIS Insight editor Nigel Davis, ICIS senior consultant John Richardson, and Paul Hodges, chairman of New Normal Consulting. 

LONDON (ICIS)--The European acrylonitrile (ACN) demand remains flat into October at a low level, but spiking natural gas prices again this week and unknown winter weather in Europe remains key concern.  In this latest podcast, ICIS Deputy Managing Editor Jane Massingham (Europe) about the ACN market in Europe and what lies ahead as sources prepare to attend EPCA.-          Poor demand from all sectors -          Low run rates both up and down the chain-          Natural gas an ongoing uncertainty -          Severity of winter weather could alter markets considerably-          Updates on Asia and US 

Ahead of big industry events EPCA and K Fair, the backdrop for October prices is volatile to say the least, from European PE and PP energy surcharges, to huge propylene and ethylene drops in September, to fractious gas supply outlook and currency volatility.In this podcast, European PE and PP editors Vicky Ellis, Ben Lake and Samantha Wright are joined by propylene and ethylene senior editor Nel Weddle for a look at what's driving October contract price talks, and senior market reporter Ed Martin takes us through the factors to watch closely for energy prices.The ICIS editors also touch on price trends in Turkey and Africa, and how that fits into the global picture.Visit the ICIS editors at EPCA in Berlin, at the Intercontinental, Tiergarten III, and at K Fair in Düsseldorf, at Hall 8A Stand C20.

LONDON (ICIS)--The European oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets continue to face demand concerns and persistently high costs associated with energy. There are fears that energy costs may see another spike in Q4 and that demand may come under additional pressure as macroeconomic headwinds pick up further.Glycol ethers report editor Cameron Birch speaks to oxo-alcohols editor Nicole Simpson, acrylate esters editor Mat Jolin-Beech and butyl acetate (butac) editor Nick Cleeve about the current conditions on these markets and expectations for the near future.

Argus is extremely pleased to closely collaborate with our esteemed partner, the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA). Argus SVP Strategy and Business Development Muhamad Fadhil speaks to Hartwig Michels, President of BASF's Petrochemicals Division and EPCA President, Gina Fyffe, CEO of Integra and Chair of the EPCA's talent, diversity and inclusion committee and James Elliott, Argus European Business Development Manager.  In this wide-ranging roundtable, Fadhil, Hartwig, Gina and James speak about sustainability in the European chemical industry against the backdrop of a more challenging economic environment.  This exclusive podcast delivers insights into:  What's driving sustainability in the European chemical industry The factors threatening a continued sustainability drive The BASF and Integra sustainability roadmap  Europe's progress towards achieving its sustainability goals Opportunities for sustainability in Asia Argus Global Recycled Polymers launches on 29 July 2022. To get the first report for free register your interest here.  Argus are a gold sponsor at EPCA in Berlin, 3-6 October 2022. If you would like to meet with one of our chemical experts please contact chemicals@argusmedia.com.

 Please invite others to listen in to our podcasts. This message was given by Lee Strobel in the Auditorium at Ocean Grove New Jersey on Sunday, August 8, 2021.  Length: 40 Minutes.  Bulletins available at https://www.oceangrove.org/bulletinsAtheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel is the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and best-selling author of more than twenty books. His classic, The Case for Christ, is a perennial favorite which details his conversion to Christianity. His recent release, The Case for Grace, won the 2016 Nonfiction Book of the Year from the EPCA. For the last twenty-five years, his life's work has been to share the evidence that supports the truth and claims of Christianity and to equip believers to share their faith with the people they know and love. Lee has been a featured guest on national TV networks. He was the host of Faith Under Fire, a provocative program that brought together some of the brightest Christians and skeptics to debate issues central to the Christian faith. He also appeared in the feature film, God's Not Dead 2, as an expert witness for the defense. In 2017 Pure Flix Entertainment released The Case for Christ, a major motion picture depicting Lee's journey from atheism to faith.Note: upcoming events can be found at www.oceangrove.org - come join us!This podcast is provided by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a non-profit. We invite you to visit oceangrove.org to find more information about our organization including how to take part in our many programs and how to support the organization.

Obtaining vast amounts of renewable energy, plus a more supportive regulatory environment, are most important for Europe's petrochemical industry on its path to low carbon production. Hear Hartwig Michels, president of the European Petrochemical Association and head of BASF's global petrochemical operations, in conversation with Paul Hodges, chairman of New Normal Consulting and Nigel Davis, ICIS Insight editor.      -          Availability of green electricity is the key challenge for low carbon chemical production-          Decline in refinery petrochemical feedstocks will push recycling-          Out of 30m tonnes/year of plastic waste in Europe, 70% is not recycled-          Chemical industry must accelerate moves to net zero-          Sustainability will have a cost for industry and society-          Supply chain, logistics crisis could last at least six months-          Container logistics still disrupted, prices rising again-          Supply shortages, higher prices impact customers-          Record-breaking gas, electricity prices push up production costs-          Slowing demand may alleviate supply chain woes-          Short-term and long-term approaches required to strengthen supply chains

Europe's chemical industry is already investing for a low carbon future, but will require new sources of public and private finance to scale up for success, according to Caroline Ciuciu CEO of The European Petrochemical Association (EPCA). -          Chemical industry transformation is already underway-          Electrification will require huge amounts of renewable energy-          Accessing finance to scale up is a huge challenge-          Public funds, regulatory framework must encourage innovation-          China's Common Prosperity strategy will drive low carbon investment-          Middle East exports to China could be threatened if carbon rules toughened  -          Diversity & Inclusion vital for future industry success-          EPCA had more than 800 registered delegates

Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel is the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and best-selling author of more than twenty books. His classic, The Case for Christ, is a perennial favorite which details his conversion to Christianity. His recent release, The Case for Grace, won the 2016 Nonfiction Book of the Year from the EPCA. For the last twenty-five years, his life’s work has been to share the evidence that supports the truth and claims of Christianity and to equip believers to share their faith with the people they know and love.

How to capture growth from sustainability amid rapid changes to end use markets and the energy mix topped the agenda at this year's virtual European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) meeting. - Industry must change rapidly to meet need for low carbon, sustainable Europe- With oil refineries closing, less naphtha availability may drive recycling- Coronavirus has accelerated existing paradigm shifts- BASF's troubles reflect industry situation in Europe- Polyethylene (PE) demand could fall rapidly if furlough schemes cutListen to this podcast with Caroline Ciuciu CEO, EPCA; John Richardson, ICIS senior consultant, Asia; Paul Hodges, chairman New Normal Consulting and ICIS Insight editor, Nigel Davis.

The pandemic is pushing Europe's petrochemical sector in new directions, but with a more flexible approach the industry can emerge stronger for long-term success. - Very limited visibility means maximum flexibility required- End use markets behaving in new and unusual ways- Pandemic has accelerated pre-existing trends- Europe faces new trends such as energy abundance, re-shoring of supply chains- EU Green Deal is a big opportunity for Europe petrochemicals- Europe will compete with China for dominance in green energy- Europe could “scrap and build” to transform chemical industry- Less naphtha supply will drive more recyclingListen to this podcast interview with European Petrochemical Association president Marc Schuller; Paul Hodges, chairman of New Normal Consulting, and author of the pH Report; John Richardson, ICIS senior consultant, Asia and ICIS Insight editor, Nigel Davis.

ICIS Head of Market Reporting, Barbara Ortner, and Deputy Managing Editor, Helena Strathearn, look at the September benzene and styrene contract price settlements, along with current market dynamics.- Europe September benzene, styrene contracts settle lower- Prices are still below March levels- Non-automotive demand recovering but automotive slower- Hurricane Laura supply/logistics having slight impact in Europe- Benzene-naphtha spread unprofitably low- Automotive sentiment improved in August, but road to recovery long – Ifo Institute for Economic Research- Market to have virtual, drawn-out ‘EPCA-type' discussions

In this episode of Metro Matters, Hindustan Times' metro editor Shivani Singh speaks to Bhure Lal, the chairperson of the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) about the air pollution crisis in Delhi and National Capital Region. The Supreme Court-mandated EPCA is the enforcing body for the Graded Response Action Plan that defines specific measures to tackle different levels of air pollution throughout the year. Lal says that in many places, enforcement of these measures is lacking and even if agencies are taking action on cases of polluting activities flagged by EPCA, it is often “after the event”. 

In this episode of Metro Matters, Shivani Singh, speaks to Sunita Narain, member of the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA), about the hits and misses in Delhi's fight against air pollution. Supporting the Delhi government's decision to enforce odd-even road space rationing from November 4-15, Narain backed the inclusion of two-wheelers in the plan. Narain said she hopes that the arrangement will be brought in every time pollution levels turn severe in the city.

In this “Best Of” podcast, Rusty revisits a conversation with Lee Strobel on 'The Case for Christ' and just how searching for evidence that He didn't exist, brought Strobel straight to Jesus. Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel is the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and best-selling author of more than twenty books. His classic, The Case for Christ, is a perennial favorite which details his conversion to Christianity. His recent release, The Case for Grace, won the 2016 Nonfiction Book of the Year from the EPCA. For the last twenty-five years, his life’s work has been to share the evidence that supports the truth and claims of Christianity and to equip believers to share their faith with the people they know and love.

Patricia Saputo manages her immediate family’s “Family Office” in her role as the Chief Financial Officer of Placements Italcan Inc., a diversified investment holding company. She has been employed by the company since 1998. Her specialization is in the domain of investment holding companies, personal and corporate tax, and Estate/Succession planning which includes investment planning, will planning and life insurance planning. She is developing expertise in the area of managing wealth as it is distributed to future generations so they become responsible stewards of their own wealth. From 1991 to 1998, she developed her expertise in accounting and taxation while employed by Samson Belair / Deloitte & Touche, one of the world’s largest chartered accounting, management consulting and tax services firm. Ms. Saputo currently sits on the Board of Directors of Saputo Inc. (since 1999) and on the Board of Governors of Concordia University Foundation (since 2005) and Concordia University Pension Plan (since 2008). On the Foundation she is a member of the Investment Committee and Chairs the Audit Committee. On the Pension Plan she is the Vice-Chair and on the investment sub-committee of the pension plan, she is the Chair whereby they actively review the investment strategy to ensure it is in line with the investment policy as well as review the risk assessment of the overall pension plan and review of the money managers. In the past, she was a Governor of Concordia University for 7 years, a Governor of St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation for 4 years, and a Director of Eureka Lighting, a privately owned small cap lighting company, for 2 years. Ms. Saputo has been very involved with the Quebec education sector at both the elementary and high school level. Although currently involved with Hillcrest Academy’s Home & School Association (HAHSA) as an executive member and Treasurer, she was the Chair of Hillcrest Academy’s Governing Board for 3 years. She was also the elected parent delegate for Hillcrest Academy to the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board’s Parents’ Committee where she has held positions of Chair or Treasurer for 5 years. She was also the elected director of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board (SWLSB) to the English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA) that represents the 11% of the English student population in elementary and high schools in the Province of Quebec. At the EPCA she was an executive Director and held the position of Treasurer. She has been involved with Bill 58 on Anti-Bullying and Anti-Violence and with Bill 14 on the amendments to Bill 101. Ms. Saputo has also devoted her time to judging International case competitions for the Concordia University JMSB MBA International Case Competition and that of the JMSB Undergrad Case Competition. She has also sat on the advisory committee of the JMUCC (John Molson Undergrad Case Competition). She has also been involved in the Concordia University WIBC (Women in Business Club) by mentoring some MBA students, and being a speaker at an event during Women’s Week in January 2008. She has also given testimonial speeches at the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) in November 2012, the CIPBA (Canadian-Italian Professional Business Association) Bursary Award evening in November 2008 and at the St. Mary’s Hospital Ball in November 2005. Ms. Saputo enjoys dancing and reading and educating others. She is a life learner and believes that “Education is an incomplete one”!

Tray is joined by Lee Strobel to talk his story of going from atheist to Believer, his books, and the transformative power of Christ, the Gospel and Grace. Lee walks us through the thought process he went through in his journey of discovery of Christ and understanding his love and grace. Lee gives us some insight on his conversion and sanctification process which lasts a lifetime. He also gives hope to those who are struggling with shame of dealing with wrongdoings and it not being instant. Lee’s book The Case for Christ was turned into a movie and he walks us through seeing his own story out there for the whole world to see. Seeing all his wrongdoings and life before Christ put on display for anyone to see is all worth it when people are coming to faith. Atheist- turned- Christian Lee Strobel is the former award- winning legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and best-selling author of more than twenty books. HIs classic, The Case for Christ, is a perennial favorite which details his conversion to Christianity. His recent release, The Case for Grace, just won the 2016 Nonfiction Book of the Year from the EPCA. For the last twenty-five years, his life’s work has been to share the evidence that supports the truth and claims of Christianity and to equip believers to share their faith with the people they know and love. Lee earned his Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri and his Master of Studies in Law at Yale Law School. He was a journalist for fourteen years at The Chicago Tribune and other newspapers, winning Illinois' highest honor for public service journalism from United Press International. He also led a team that won UPI's top award for investigative reporting in Illinois. Lee has been a featured guest on national networks including ABC, Fox, Discovery, PBS, and CNN. He was the host of Faith Under Fire, a provocative program that brought together some of the brightest Christians and skeptics to debate issues central to the Christian faith. He also appeared in the feature film, God's Not Dead 2, as an expert witness for the defense. In 2017 Pure Flix Entertainment will release a major motion picture depicting Lee's journey from atheism to faith. You can learn more about the film, watch the trailer, and subscribe for updates at thecaseforchristmovie.com. As part of his speaking ministry, Lee travels across the country (and sometimes the world) sharing his testimony, encouraging believers, and challenging skeptics. He regularly speaks at conferences, commencements, fundraisers, and other major events. Lee is currently a teaching pastor at Woodlands Church in Texas where he speaks multiple times each year. He recently joined the faculty at Houston Baptist University as a Professor of Christian Thought.

Close to 3,000 petrochemical industry representatives attended the recently concluded EPCA annual meeting in Berlin, where digitization dominated discussions.A Platts seminar organized on the sidelines discussed key aspects like the impact of crude on petrochemicals and the polymers and aromatics...

Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel is the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and best-selling author of more than twenty books. His classic, The Case for Christ, is a perennial favorite which details his conversion to Christianity. His recent release, The Case for Grace, just won the 2016 Nonfiction Book of the Year from the EPCA.  For the last twenty-five years, his life’s work has been to share the evidence that supports the truth and claims of Christianity and to equip believers to share their faith with the people they know and love. Lee's life story is depicted in the recent release from Pure Flix: "The Case for Christ" and is available now on DVD, Blu-Ray and digital download.  On this episode of the podcast, we talk with Lee about his conversion from atheism to Christianity, his thoughts on his life being portrayed on the big screen, why he'll root for the Cubs until he dies, and the time he had a sit-down discussion on religion with basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabaar.  To become a member of Sports Spectrum for just $36 a year, log on to  http://SportsSpectrum.com and click the subscribe button. 

Guest:  BRIAN BIRD – (SCREENWRITER) Brian Bird has written and produced in Hollywood for more than three decades. In 2005, he partnered with Michael Landon, Jr., to form Believe Pictures, producing titles such as THE LAST SIN EATER, SAVING SARAH CAIN and JAKE’S RUN. He also is well-known as executive producer of the Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart. Brian wrote the screenplay for NOT EASILY BROKEN (2009) and television pilots for NBC and Showtime. He previously served as co-executive producer and writer on the final four seasons of the long-running series Touched by An Angel. His script for Sony’s Call Me Claus, starring Whoopi Goldberg, was the highest-rated cable TV film of 2002. His many credits in film, TV series production and writing include more than 250 episodes of Touched by an Angel, Evening Shade, Step by Step, and The Family Man. About the Movie The Case for Christ and Lee Strobel: Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel is the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and best-selling author of more than 20 books. His classic, The Case for Christ, details his conversion to Christianity. His recent release, The Case for Grace, won the 2016 Nonfiction Book of the Year from the EPCA. For the last 25 years, his life’s work has been to share the evidence that supports the truth and claims of Christianity and to equip believers to share their faith with the people they know and love. Strobel earned his Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri and his Master of Studies in Law at Yale Law School. A journalist for 14 years at The Chicago Tribune and other newspapers, he won Illinois' highest honor for public service journalism from United Press International.   

Guest:  BRIAN BIRD – (SCREENWRITER) Brian Bird has written and produced in Hollywood for more than three decades. In 2005, he partnered with Michael Landon, Jr., to form Believe Pictures, producing titles such as THE LAST SIN EATER, SAVING SARAH CAIN and JAKE’S RUN. He also is well-known as executive producer of the Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart. Brian wrote the screenplay for NOT EASILY BROKEN (2009) and television pilots for NBC and Showtime. He previously served as co-executive producer and writer on the final four seasons of the long-running series Touched by An Angel. His script for Sony’s Call Me Claus, starring Whoopi Goldberg, was the highest-rated cable TV film of 2002. His many credits in film, TV series production and writing include more than 250 episodes of Touched by an Angel, Evening Shade, Step by Step, and The Family Man. About the Movie The Case for Christ and Lee Strobel: Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel is the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and best-selling author of more than 20 books. His classic, The Case for Christ, details his conversion to Christianity. His recent release, The Case for Grace, won the 2016 Nonfiction Book of the Year from the EPCA. For the last 25 years, his life’s work has been to share the evidence that supports the truth and claims of Christianity and to equip believers to share their faith with the people they know and love. Strobel earned his Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri and his Master of Studies in Law at Yale Law School. A journalist for 14 years at The Chicago Tribune and other newspapers, he won Illinois' highest honor for public service journalism from United Press International.     

Stories from the EPCA meeting in Berlin

Running OrderPotential fall out from Norway's proposed change to the taxation regime for shipping linesQuiet markets for chemical shipping in Europe, the Med and Black SeaClean Petroleum Products across the AtlanticLooking forward to EPCA

Running OrderPotential fall out from Norway's proposed change to the taxation regime for shipping linesQuiet markets for chemical shipping in Europe, the Med and Black SeaClean Petroleum Products across the AtlanticLooking forward to EPCA