DFA Live Special Event: HD Replay Gill North Memorial And Celebration

This is an edited version of our celebration and memorial for my wife Gill North who recently died from Mesothelioma. Friends and family added their words to mine, as we told her story, and that of the creation of Asbestos Awareness Australia (AAA). We monetized the stream to raise funds for AAA to allow us … Continue reading “DFA Live Special Event: HD Replay Gill North Memorial And Celebration”

A Matter Of Live And Death!

On the first day of 2022, we replay the recent A Current Affair segment (with permission) in which two days before she died, Gill North spoke about her battle with Mesothelioma, a cancer caused directly by exposure to Asbestos. This is a stark warning to DIY renovators, property owners and renters to “THINK ASBESTOS”. You … Continue reading “A Matter Of Live And Death!”

DFA Live Special Event: HD Replay Gill North Memorial And Celebration

This is an edited version of our celebration and memorial for my wife Gill North who recently died from Mesothelioma. Friends and family added their words to mine, as we told her story, and that of the creation of Asbestos Awareness Australia (AAA). We monetized the stream to raise funds for AAA to allow us … Continue reading “DFA Live Special Event: HD Replay Gill North Memorial And Celebration”

FINAL REMINDER: DFA Live Special Event: Gill North Memorial And Celebration At 13:15 Sydney Today

Join us for an online celebration and memorial for my wife Gill North who recently died from Mesothelioma. Friends and family will add their words to mine, as we tell her story, and that of the creation of Asbestos Awareness Australia (AAA). We will be monetizing the stream to raise funds for AAA to allow … Continue reading “FINAL REMINDER: DFA Live Special Event: Gill North Memorial And Celebration At 13:15 Sydney Today”

The End Is Just The Beginning!

This morning at 5:30am my beloved wife of 27 years Gill died from Mesothelioma. Its caused by Asbestos – one of ~4,000 who die each year from this cursed product in OZ. She devoted her last days to telling the Asbestos story and was excited to see the recent media coverage. In her memory we … Continue reading “The End Is Just The Beginning!”

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant! [Podcast]

Join Edwin Almeida and myself as we discuss the latest property news. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10314705/Asbestos-Gillian-Norths-dying-message-final-days.html https://asbestosawarenessaustralia.com.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant!

Join Edwin Almeida and myself as we discuss the latest property news. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10314705/Asbestos-Gillian-Norths-dying-message-final-days.html https://asbestosawarenessaustralia.com.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

A Case Study In Corporate Capture

More than 4,000 Australians die unnecessarily each and every year due to avoidable exposure to asbestos. Yet inaction from the firms who created the problem, as well as from Governments and regulatory bodies leads to the conclusion this is probably one of the biggest and most intractable corporate scandals in Australia. Using research from Asbestos … Continue reading “A Case Study In Corporate Capture”

Research, Research, Research…

Using data provided by Asbestos Awareness Australia we examine the dynamics of research economics, and highlight how politics and profit distorts investment and thus medical progress. If a particular disease is presented as “an old man’s disease”, a “working class disease”, funding is less likely to be provided. Plus the industry has a track record … Continue reading “Research, Research, Research…”

Corporate Sustainability and Social License – “Words And Figures Differ”

Debates concerning the roles and purposes of corporations within society are longstanding. Some scholars and practitioners view shareholder returns as the primary or sole driver of company board and executive decisions. Others adopt a broader perspective because companies necessarily rely on, interact with, and impact other stakeholders such as employees, customers, and the broader community. … Continue reading “Corporate Sustainability and Social License – “Words And Figures Differ””