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Issue Number 0071

2013 October Issue

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Flood Recovery Continues By William Berning Devastated communities all along the Front Range continue their recovery efforts from the massive and catastrophic ﬂooding in North Central Colorado that occurred last month. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has listed 11 counties as eligible for individual and household assistance and 18 counties as eligible for public assistance. Those eligible for individual and household assistance include: Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Clear Creek County, El Paso County, Fremont County, Jefferson County, Larimer County, Logan County, Morgan County, and Weld County. Those eligible for public assistance include: Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Clear Creek County, Crowley County, Denver County, El Paso County, Fremont County, Gilpin County, Jefferson County, Lake County, Larimer County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Morgan County, Sedgwick County, Washington County, and Weld County. Please turn to page 7 for further detailed infor-

mation on the FEMA designations and assistance. FEMA has also designated all Colorado counties, not just those listed above, as eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitiga tion Grant Program. According to the FEMA website, The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides grants to states and local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation mea-

sures after a major disaster declaration. The purpose of the HMGP is to reduce the loss of life and property due to natural disasters and to enable mitigation measures to be implemented during the immediate recovery from a disaster. The HMGP is authorized under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Eligible Applicants and/or Subapplicants [include]: •State •Local governments •Indian tribes or other tribal organizations •Private non-proﬁt organizations Individual homeowners and businesses may not apply directly to the program; however an eligible Applicant or Subapplicant may apply on their behalf.

Longmont, CO, September 26,2013--A member of the Missouri Baptist Disaster Recovery team removes mold from a home that was damaged by ﬂooding in Longmont, CO. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA - Location: Longmont, CO

As we Coloradans continue to work and receive help to recover from these devastating ﬂoods, we are grateful for all of the assistance we are receiving in these extraordinarily difﬁcult times.

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Taiwan Continues Its Efforts To Overcome The Challenges Posed By Climate Stephen Shu-hung Shen Minister of the Environmental Protection Administration Republic of China (Taiwan)

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In addition, the government is continuing to promote the passage of a Green House Gas Reduction Bill. This bill, along with the Energy Tax Mitigating climate change—the most pressing Bill that is currently being studied, the Energy challenge the international community is facing Management Act that has already been impletoday—has a direct bearing on the sustainable mented, and the Renewable Energy Developdevelopment of nations around the world, as ment Statute, constitutes the legal framework for well as the survival of humankind. Despite Tai- the reduction of greenhouse gases in Taiwan. wan’s unique status in international politics, our government has actively participated in global President Ma Ying-jeou has explicitly stated efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and that “developing an environment characterized has encouraged our citizens to contribute to by low carbon emissions and high reliance on these efforts. In 2010, we voluntarily pledged to green energy” is one of the ﬁve pillars of Taithe UNFCCC Secretariat and the international wan’s national development, so as to gradually community that we would set concrete emission transform Taiwan into a “low-carbon, green-enreduction targets. The international community ergy island.” The government has also aggresshould recognize and take note of Taiwan’s ac- sively initiated a plan to build a “low carbon and tions, and include it in the worldwide network of sustainable homeland.” As part of this plan, 52 rural villages, three cities—New Taipei, Taicmutual assistance. hung, and Tainan—and one county, Yilan, have Two strategic components can be distinguished been selected as model communities in terms of in our endeavors to mitigate the effects of cli- low-carbon and sustainable environments, with mate change: containing the phenomenon and the aim of encouraging the people of Taiwan to adapting to it. With regard to containing climate actively participate in the development of such change, the ROC government at the end of 2009 a homeland. Meanwhile, the government is proestablished the Executive Yuan Steering Com- moting electric motorcycle battery exchange mittee on Energy Conservation and Carbon Re- systems, geographic information systems (GIS) duction, which is responsible for formulating a for bicycle road networks, and hybrid cars. It national master plan to reduce emissions. It aims also plans to replace all traditional buses in urto actively create a sound legal environment and ban areas with electric buses in the coming 10 green transportation infrastructure, as well as years, so as to gradually establish a low-carbon low-carbon energy systems, communities, and transportation infrastructure. industries. Meanwhile, in 2012 Taiwan adopted national climate change adaptation guidelines Faced with severe challenges posed by climate covering eight major domains—disasters, es- change, Taiwan’s efforts over the past few years sential infrastructure, water resources, land use, to reduce carbon emissions have already yielded coastal areas, energy supply, biodiversity, and concrete results. From 2008 to 2012, annual en-

ergy consumption fell by an average of 0.1%, which marked a significant improvement compared with the period 2004-2007, during which it grew by an average of 3.3%. Furthermore, in 2008 carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion dropped for the first time, and between 2008 and 2012 these emissions continued to fall by an average of 0.6% per year, which was also much better than the period 2004-2007, during which emissions increased by an average of 2.7% per year. Taking a closer look at 2012, Taiwan’s economy witnessed growth of 1.32%, but carbon emissions fell by 1.90%, demonstrating that an inverse relationship now exists between economic growth and greenhouse gas emissions. The ROC government has actively sought international support to expand its international space, and has initiated pragmatic and constructive dialogue with mainland China, achieving significant results. In 2009, member countries of the United Nations for the first time invited the ROC government to formally participate in the World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer, and we have continued to attend every year since. Furthermore, in September 2013 Taiwan was invited to attend the 38th Session of the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization as a guest of the President of the Council. Our participation in these two bodies is of great symbolic meaning and has given us considerable encouragement. We hope that the international community will take into account these precedents and allow Taiwan to substantively participate in the UNFCCC. This will enable us to receive support from and contribute to the international community.

Littleton Divas Head To Pho 79 By Fion Wan

cuisine, especially the noodles and broth known as pho. It is new to the area, located in South Littleton, right above Highlands Ranch. By allowing Pho 79 to host the event, it helped the restaurant network with the other women who aim to publicize their business.

Every second Tuesday of the month, The Girls Gone Green co-founders Lisa Clark and Irene Shick host the Littleton Divas networking event. On October 8th, 2013, the free event was hosted by Pho 79 Littleton, bringing women together to Littleton Divas also hosts a mini social once a gain exposure for their businesses. month, where guests attend by invitation only. It The Girls Gone Green are a small business them- serves as a smaller environment for more social selves, representing eco-friendly manufactur- and intimate conversations between the women ers. In order to bring more women-in-business to converse and learn about each other’s busitogether, they host the Littleton Divas every nesses. month, building a network of small businesses, and encouraging success. “We aim to create an The next Littleton Divas free networking event environment for women to come together and will take place on Tuesday, November 12th at share their stories and businesses,” says Shick. Rox Bar And Grill in Littleton from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This month, Littleton Divas collaborated with Pho 79 to help the restaurant gain publicity in the community. The restaurant offers Vietnamese

Wendy Chao with Irene Shick

Fion Wan interviewing Irene Shick

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A Final Word On Teaching (The following is excerpted from Chapter 8 of And our financial commitments would reflect to, the response was a firm “No. The Bible the book At The Door Knocking, by William genuinely seeking after and esteeming both says ‘He who does not work shall not eat.’” Berning, Copyright 2008, Xlibris Press.) sound Bible teaching and biblical wisdom. This response is based on the Apostle Paul writing in 2 Thessalonians 3: We note at this point what is written about But instead, we insist on starving good Bible Paul in his address to the elders of the church teachers and on stunting their calling by deat Ephesus in Acts: manding that they dedicate the vast majority 10 For even when we were with you, we gave of their time to anything but Bible teaching you this rule: “If a man will not work, he shall 32 “Now I commit you to God and to the word (i.e. "tent-making"). The church bulletins not eat.” 11 We hear that some among you are of his grace, which can build you up and give present impassioned pleas for volunteer Bi- idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies. you an inheritance among all those who are ble teachers to donate their time teaching, sanctified. 33 I have not coveted anyone’s while at the same time offering paid posi- We were thus being told that teaching the Bisilver or gold or clothing. 34 You yourselves tions for child care workers, paid positions ble was not work; that being a Bible teacher know that these hands of mine have supplied for bookstore staff, paid positions for clerical was the same as being “idle.” Not only is my own needs and the needs of my compan- staff, paid positions for worship teams, paid this refuted by our letter above, it is even reions. 35 In everything I did, I showed you positions for janitorial staff, and so on. futed by Paul the Apostle writing to that same that by this kind of hard work we must help church referenced above in a previous letter; the weak, remembering the words the Lord What does this mean? That we are ignorant 1 Thessalonians 5: Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give and naive about "ministry?" Possibly, perthan to receive.’” (Acts 20:32-35) haps even probably. But given our calling 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those as Bible teachers, we can do nothing other who work hard among you, who are over you Paul worked for “free” at Ephesus during his than apply the Scripture to this situation, and in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold church-planting phase, but as is evident in as we see it, to quote our Lord, “for where them in the highest regard in love because of Paul’s letter to Timothy while Timothy is at your treasure is, there your heart will be also” their work. Live in peace with each other. 14 Ephesus, Paul is still expecting the Ephesian (Matthew 6:21). What we see, then, is we And we urge you, brothers, warn those who church to pay its leaders and Bible teach- seemingly put our treasure everywhere ex- are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, ers (1 Timothy 5:17, discussed previously). cept in Bible teaching; meaning our hearts be patient with everyone. Again, this reinforces that missionaries are to are everywhere except in Bible teaching. “tent-make” in their church planting phase, In terms of financial support, it appears that The Holy Spirit regards Bible teaching to but generally not to accept local funds until a Bible teaching is prioritized as low as it can be highly esteemed work, not idleness. The church is well-established and in the hands of go, as far as church budgets and paying Bible Holy Spirit regards the Bible teacher to be godly men and women. teachers are concerned. This may not accu- working hard when Bible teaching, and as rately reflect the actual situation, but it re- not being lazy in doing it. Once again, we the In other words, "tent-making" is seen as the flects the situation visible to us as teaching church have made our own set of standards limited mode of operation of the missionary elders of the Church. And we have seen it as to what is godly and what is ungodly, this when it comes to planting churches, but it is over and over and over again in the institu- time with respect to Bible teaching and Bible categorically not seen as the standard mode of tional church in America, even as the Lord is teachers, and again they are in exact opposioperation of the Bible teacher when it comes saying “my people are destroyed from lack tion to God’s set of standards for them. to established churches. Yet, this clearly is of knowledge“ (Hosea 4:6). not the approach followed by most church And, finally, notice the wickedness of the reaoperations today. In closing, we do not wish to minimize or soning here. 1. Bible teaching is not work. 2. put down the ways which God has used you Those who do not work will not be supported Now if you can bear with us for a little lon- for His Kingdom, and we thank you for your by the church. 3. Therefore, Bible teachers ger, we would like to present some final time and consideration of this lengthy letter. will not be supported by the church. thoughts. It is offered in peace, with the best interests of the Kingdom in mind (though obviously We are starving the ox that is treading out the 1Not many of you should presume to be not in the best interests of our own teaching grain. And people today in Christian leaderteachers, my brothers, because you know that careers!). We prayed a great deal about it, ship wonder why the institutional church is we who teach will be judged more strictly. and found it needful to be written. We trust in such bad shape. (James 3:1) God completely for the outcome. Author William Berning is a small businessThe reason that there are not to be many In Jesus, man, scientist, philosopher, and theologian. teachers is that there are not that many that He has written two books: At The Door are truly gifted by God to be Bible teach- Your Bible Teachers Knocking and Ready To Be Healed, about ers. According to the testimony of many, taking steps to restore faith to all parts of we are such teachers; called by God to equip Again, to the credit of our head pastor at that life. The author and books can be further rethe saints for works of service. If the church time, he made significant changes as a result viewed at www.xlibris.com/Berning, amazon. in general were to recognize and encourage of receiving this letter. Yet there are even com, barnesandnoble.com, and thomasminthose truly gifted in Bible teaching, and sup- more issues to be discussed regarding the istries.com. port them financially (as the Bible teaches status of Bible teachers in the contemporary they are supposed to do), what would be the church. outcome? We would have a dedicated, stable, and ever-improving Bible-teaching staff Often, when we as Bible teachers requested at all levels in the contemporary church, and material or financial help from whichever the sheep would be growing surely and well particular church the Lord had assigned us on a healthy diet of the Word of God.

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Author William Berning is a small businessman, scientist, philosopher, and theologian. He has written two books: At The Door Knocking and Ready To Be Healed, about taking steps to restore faith to all parts of life. The author and books can be further reviewed at www.xlibris.com/Berning or at www.amazon.com or at www.barnesandnoble.com

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APBJ Exclusive: Sabatino Chen Playing His Way To Taiwan By Fion Wan As a new basketball season approaches, Sabatino Chen will be heading to Taiwan to play for the Yulon Dinos. With an impressive college basketball career at the University of Colorado/Boulder behind him, Chen seeks new opportunities and adventures in the professional realm. “This season my main focus is to win the SBL championship and also establish myself as one of the best players in the league.” The SBL championship, also known as the Super Basketball League, is the top-tier men’s professional basketball league in the country of Taiwan. Chen hopes to improve his outside shooting throughout this season as his team prepares for the championship.

Not only does Chen leave behind an impressive legacy in the community and at his alma mater, he has become an inspiration for youngsters aspiring to become basketball players. Being of Asian descent, many young athletes are beginning to look towards him and other players, like Jeremy Lin, as role models. Chen says that he ﬁnds Michael Jordan the most inspirational athlete, “because of how he has inﬂuenced so many people and myself who love the game of basketball.” With this knowledge, he believes that he can help impact young Asian-Americans because he can be a player that they can relate to inside and outside of basketball.

“Basketball has really been my main focus throughout most of my life. As a person, it has taught me how to deal with adversity and has also taught me how to discipline myself with hard work and dedication in order to reach my goals.” The Colorado Chinese News and Asian Paciﬁc Business Journal obtained exclusive rights to document Sabatino Chen and his basketball endeavors throughout his season with the Yulon Dinos. We will host a fan meet and greet upon his return at the end of his season in 2014. For more information, or to RSVP to the event, please email ﬁon.wan8@gmail.com.

Looking at the big picture, Chen hopes that his story thus far will help inﬂuence others in the community.

Editor Fion Wan interviewing Sabatino

APBJ Publisher Wendy Chao with Sabatino Chen

Colorado Chinese News Publisher Frank Chao with Sabatino Chen

Editor Fion Wan with Sabatino Chen

Fan No.1 Mr. Zhang with Sabatino Chen

Fan No.2 Miss Liang with Sabatino Chen

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FEMA-4145-DR, Colorado Disaster Declaration as of 10/21/2013 WY Sedgwick Logan Moffat

Larimer

Jackson

Phillips

Weld

Routt

Morgan Grand

Rio Blanco

Boulder Yuma Gilpin

Adams Arapahoe

Jefferson

Summit

Douglas Pitkin

Washington

Denver

Clear Creek

Eagle

Garfield

Broomfield

Kit Carson

Elbert

Lake Park

Mesa

Lincoln

Teller

Delta

Cheyenne

El Paso

Chaffee Gunnison

KS Fremont

Montrose

Kiowa Crowley

Ouray

San Miguel

Saguache

Pueblo

Custer

Hinsdale Otero

Dolores

San Juan

Mineral Rio Grande

Huerfano

Costilla Archuleta

Prowers

Alamosa

Montezuma La Plata

Bent

Las Animas

Baca

Conejos

Miles

Location Map WA MT

OR ID WY NV

Designated Counties No Designation

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ME VT NH NY MA MI CT PA NJ DE IN OH WV MD V A MO KY NC TN SC AR MS AL GA LA FL

SD NE

Public Assistance

All counties in the State of Colorado are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

Individual Assistance and Public Assistance

MSB-OCIO-AEES Enterprise Geospatial Information Services (EGIS) 10/22/13 -- 9:13 AM EST Source: Disaster Federal Registry Notice Amendment No. 8: 10/21/2013

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Designated Areas: Colorado Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides Incident period: September 11, 2013 to October 31, 2013, Major Disaster Declaration declared on September 14, 2013 Individual Assistance (Assistance to individuals and households): Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Clear Creek County, El Paso County, Fremont County, Jefferson County, Larimer County, Logan County, Morgan County and Weld County. Individual Assistance Deﬁnitions: Individuals & Household Program (IHP): Provides money and services to people in Presidentially declared disaster areas. Housing Assistance (HA): Provides assistance for disaster-related housing needs. Other Needs Assistance (ONA): Provides assistance for other disaster-related needs, such as furnishings, transportation, and medical. Public Assistance (Assistance to State, Local, Tribal and Territorial governments and certain private-non-proﬁt organizations for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities)

Permanent Work (Categories C-G): Work that is required to restore a damaged facility, through repair or restoration, to its pre-disaster design, function, and capacity in accordance with applicable codes and standards

County, Jefferson County, Lake County, Larimer County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Morgan County, Sedgwick County, Washington County and Weld County.

PA Adams County, Arapahoe County, Clear Creek County, Crowley County, Denver County, El Paso County, Fremont County, Gilpin County, Jefferson County, Lake County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Morgan County, Sedgwick County, Washington County and Weld County.

PA-E Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Clear Creek County, Crowley County, Denver County, El Paso County, Fremont County, Gilpin County, Jefferson County, Lake County, Larimer County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Morgan County, Sedgwick County, Washington County and Weld County.

PA-A Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Clear Creek County, Crowley County, Denver County, El Paso County, Fremont County, Gilpin County, Jefferson County, Lake County, Larimer County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Morgan County, Sedgwick County, Washington County and Weld County.

PA-F Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Clear Creek County, Crowley County, Denver County, El Paso County, Fremont County, Gilpin County, Jefferson County, Lake County, Larimer County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Morgan County, Sedgwick County, Washington County and Weld County.

PA-B Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Clear Creek County, Crowley County, Denver County, El Paso County, Fremont County, Gilpin County, Jefferson County, Lake County, Larimer County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Morgan County, Sedgwick County, Washington County and Weld County.

PA-G Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Clear Creek County, Crowley County, Denver County, El Paso County, Fremont County, Gilpin County, Jefferson County, Lake County, Larimer County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Morgan County, Sedgwick County, Washington County and Weld County.

PA-C Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Clear Creek County, Crowley County, Denver County, El Paso County, Fremont County, Gilpin County, Jefferson County, Lake County, Larimer County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Morgan County, Sedgwick County, Washington County and Weld County.

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program All jurisdictions in Colorado are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

Public Assistance Deﬁnitions: Public Assistance (PA): Disaster grant assistance available for communities to quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President Emergency Work (Categories A-B): Work that must be performed to reduce or eliminate an immediate threat to life, protect public health and safety, and to protect improved property that is signiﬁcantly threatened due to disasters or emergencies declared by the President

PA-D Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Clear Creek County, Crowley County, Denver County, El Paso County, Fremont County, Gilpin

*Dollars Approved: Assistance dollars approved but not necessarily disbursed. *Dollars Obligated: Funds made available to the State via electronic transfer following FEMA's ﬁnal review and approval of Public Assistance projects.

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Asian Paciﬁc Market 5th Anniversary Saturday October 19

Dear Readers, Welcome to this edition of the Journal. We continue our coverage of the extraordinary Colorado ﬂooding, with an emphasis on the resources available to our stricken state through FEMA. We will leave to the next issue our coverage of the Federal Government Shutdown and some of its implications and consequences for our lives and our businesses. On a lighter note, we begin our exclusive reporting on the recently graduated Sabatino Chen as he embarks on his professional basketball career in Taiwan. We look forward to marking his progress there in subsequent reports. Please be sure to contact us with any questions, comments, or other feedback! Sincerely, Jocelyn Chao President Asian Paciﬁc Business Journal

Asian Paciﬁc Business Journal Honored Advisor: Winston L. Yang, Ph.D. Publisher: Wendy Chao President: Jocelyn Chao Chief Editor: William Berning Contributing Writers: Jocelyn Chao, William Berning Fion Wan