Apical (also known as Apical Group) is one of the largest exporters of palm oil in Indonesia.
Apical has 4 refineries, a biodiesel plant, a fats splitting plant and a crushing plant in Indonesia and China. Its refineries have a total capacity of 3.7 million metric tonnes per annum.
Founded in 2006 by Indonesian tycoon Sukanto Tanoto, Apical is part of the group of companies managed by RGE.
Business
Apical has operations in Tanjung Balai, Dumai and Marunda in Indonesia, and in Nanjing, China. Its operations involve the refining and fractionation of crude palm oil, crude palm oil kernel and soy oil; crushing of palm kernels; production of shortening, margarine and powder fat, biodiesel, glycerin, crude fatty oil, fatty Acids and glycerol; and merchandising and distribution of crude palm oil and processed palm oil to the global market.
Sustainability
Apical is a founding member of the Singapore Business Council for Sustainable Development, established in November 2012.
On Sep 23, 2014, Apical Group became a signatory of the New York Declaration on Forests.
In June 2015, Apical joined global environmental charity The Forest Trust as a member, committing to no deforestation and development on peatland in its palm oil supply chain.
On Sep 6, 2018, Apical formed an alliance with palm oil industry stakeholders, non-government organizations and technology partner SAP to establish a blockchain-based palm oil platform to tackle landscape-level sustainability problems, as well as meeting goals related to NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation).
Apical has 4 refineries, a biodiesel plant, a fats splitting plant and a crushing plant in Indonesia and China. Its refineries have a total capacity of 3.7 million metric tonnes per annum.
Founded in 2006 by Indonesian tycoon Sukanto Tanoto, Apical is part of the group of companies managed by RGE.
Business
Apical has operations in Tanjung Balai, Dumai and Marunda in Indonesia, and in Nanjing, China. Its operations involve the refining and fractionation of crude palm oil, crude palm oil kernel and soy oil; crushing of palm kernels; production of shortening, margarine and powder fat, biodiesel, glycerin, crude fatty oil, fatty Acids and glycerol; and merchandising and distribution of crude palm oil and processed palm oil to the global market.
Sustainability
Apical is a founding member of the Singapore Business Council for Sustainable Development, established in November 2012.
On Sep 23, 2014, Apical Group became a signatory of the New York Declaration on Forests.
In June 2015, Apical joined global environmental charity The Forest Trust as a member, committing to no deforestation and development on peatland in its palm oil supply chain.
On Sep 6, 2018, Apical formed an alliance with palm oil industry stakeholders, non-government organizations and technology partner SAP to establish a blockchain-based palm oil platform to tackle landscape-level sustainability problems, as well as meeting goals related to NDPE (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation).
Gary Concepcion is a youth politician and police cadet in Leicester, England.
Early life
Concepcion was born in Leicester on 24 November 2001 to Ruth Bishop and Gary “Gaz” Concepcion.
He attended St Patrick's Primary School and Soar Valley College.
He grew up in the Belgrave area of Leicester.
Career
Concepcion has been a Youth Councillor on Leicester City Council since March 2016.
He has been Chairman of Leicester’s Youth Council.
Concepcion is a Police Cadet and is the Head of the Central Leicester Unit.
He also been a St John Ambulance Cadet.
He is a Charity Trustee.
Concepcion has been a DJ/Radio Presenter on Takeover Radio.
Honours
Concepcion became an Honoured Citizen of Leicester in 2012. He was awarded by the Lord Mayor of Leicester.
Awards
Concepcion was awarded the Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire’s Young Person of the Year Award, in the ‘Young Braveheart’ category.
What was read before Concepcion was presented with the award is as follows:
“Gary Concepcion from Leicester, is 15, and attends Soar Valley College.
As a child, Gary was diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder as well as Generalised Anxiety Disorder. This meant that even the simplest daily activities can become quite a stressful experience.
At 13, socially isolated and unable to relate to his peers, Gary was transferred from mainstream learning into a special school where he struggled to cope. With his condition, Gary would have felt overwhelmed by all the demands placed on him: travelling to a new place, adjusting to the size of the school, and interacting with so many unfamiliar people.
By joining the Belgrave Youth Centre, Gary learnt about self-management and developed excellent social skills, even becoming a senior member of the youth club. Last year, aged 14, Gary stood for elections in the Leicester City Young People's Council and was elected to represent young people in his area. Gary ran an outstanding campaign, convincing young people that he was the suitable candidate to represent them. Now a YPC rep, Concepcion attends citywide meetings alongside other YPC reps and sits in Scrutiny with other elected officials.
Gary has become more confident, assertive and more independent; he addresses meetings, takes part in debates and has become known for always coming up with the brightest ideas.
In his local Belgrave area, Gary is considered by his peers to be their local youth champion. Last year, he championed the voices of young people in Belgrave during the last phase of the Transforming Neighbourhood Services, where he carried out a consultation with you g people about the use of council buildings in Belgrave.
This year, Gary has gone back into mainstream learning, where his academic work is now of a very high standard and he is on course to achieve his GCSEs and to go on to college next year.
In the 12 months that Gary has been a member of the YPC, those around him have witnessed his transformation into a young person who has mastered the art of interacting, speaking out, and even supporting and empowering other young people.”
Personal life
Concepcion has Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder.
He resides in Belgrave, Leicester.
Concepcion is an avid cyclist and has rode many long distance routes.
Family
Concepcion is a cousin of Leicester’s Boxing brothers Martin Concepcion and Kevin Concepcion.
He is a cousin twice removed of George Turpin, a professional boxer and an Olympic Medallist, through his Grandmother Thelma Sutcliffe.
Through his paternal Grandfather Nicholas, Concepcion is a cousin twice removed of former Lord Mayor of Liverpool Tony Concepcion.
Early life
Concepcion was born in Leicester on 24 November 2001 to Ruth Bishop and Gary “Gaz” Concepcion.
He attended St Patrick's Primary School and Soar Valley College.
He grew up in the Belgrave area of Leicester.
Career
Concepcion has been a Youth Councillor on Leicester City Council since March 2016.
He has been Chairman of Leicester’s Youth Council.
Concepcion is a Police Cadet and is the Head of the Central Leicester Unit.
He also been a St John Ambulance Cadet.
He is a Charity Trustee.
Concepcion has been a DJ/Radio Presenter on Takeover Radio.
Honours
Concepcion became an Honoured Citizen of Leicester in 2012. He was awarded by the Lord Mayor of Leicester.
Awards
Concepcion was awarded the Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire’s Young Person of the Year Award, in the ‘Young Braveheart’ category.
What was read before Concepcion was presented with the award is as follows:
“Gary Concepcion from Leicester, is 15, and attends Soar Valley College.
As a child, Gary was diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder as well as Generalised Anxiety Disorder. This meant that even the simplest daily activities can become quite a stressful experience.
At 13, socially isolated and unable to relate to his peers, Gary was transferred from mainstream learning into a special school where he struggled to cope. With his condition, Gary would have felt overwhelmed by all the demands placed on him: travelling to a new place, adjusting to the size of the school, and interacting with so many unfamiliar people.
By joining the Belgrave Youth Centre, Gary learnt about self-management and developed excellent social skills, even becoming a senior member of the youth club. Last year, aged 14, Gary stood for elections in the Leicester City Young People's Council and was elected to represent young people in his area. Gary ran an outstanding campaign, convincing young people that he was the suitable candidate to represent them. Now a YPC rep, Concepcion attends citywide meetings alongside other YPC reps and sits in Scrutiny with other elected officials.
Gary has become more confident, assertive and more independent; he addresses meetings, takes part in debates and has become known for always coming up with the brightest ideas.
In his local Belgrave area, Gary is considered by his peers to be their local youth champion. Last year, he championed the voices of young people in Belgrave during the last phase of the Transforming Neighbourhood Services, where he carried out a consultation with you g people about the use of council buildings in Belgrave.
This year, Gary has gone back into mainstream learning, where his academic work is now of a very high standard and he is on course to achieve his GCSEs and to go on to college next year.
In the 12 months that Gary has been a member of the YPC, those around him have witnessed his transformation into a young person who has mastered the art of interacting, speaking out, and even supporting and empowering other young people.”
Personal life
Concepcion has Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder.
He resides in Belgrave, Leicester.
Concepcion is an avid cyclist and has rode many long distance routes.
Family
Concepcion is a cousin of Leicester’s Boxing brothers Martin Concepcion and Kevin Concepcion.
He is a cousin twice removed of George Turpin, a professional boxer and an Olympic Medallist, through his Grandmother Thelma Sutcliffe.
Through his paternal Grandfather Nicholas, Concepcion is a cousin twice removed of former Lord Mayor of Liverpool Tony Concepcion.
Lloyd B. Zimmerman is a retired judge in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Judge Zimmerman was appointed by Governor Jesse Ventura in 2001.
Background
He graduated valedictorian of his class from University of Illinois in 1975 after three years. He received his Juris Doctor at New York University Law School, where he was the recipient of the full tuition Root-Tilden Scholarship, awarded to law students with a demonstrated desire to serve the public interest. During law school he assisted the U.S. Attorney's office in a special prosecution of a congressman who was taking bribes. He also worked for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the ACLU, and the Harvard Center for Law and Education. He provided legal assistance to indigent clients through an NYU criminal law clinic and the Correctional Association of New York's legal aid clinic. After graduating from law school in 1978, a Reginald Heber Smith Fellowship brought him to the Mille Lacs Reservation. From 1978 to 1979, he started a legal aid clinic, which served not only Native Americans, but also the elderly poor in the surrounding area. He also taught at the Ne-ya-shing School, an alternative school on the reservation. After his time as a Smith Fellow ended in 1979, Judge Zimmerman practiced as a trial attorney for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. His practice eventually evolved toward large class actions, including the landmark Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) pattern case, Glass v. IDS Financial Services. Glass was the largest age discrimination settlement at the time: over $35 million for the class and four years of injunctive relief.
Jurorship
During his time as judge, Zimmerman was assigned to Civil and Criminal court, where his cases included the attempt by former Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch to replace the board of Medica, as well as a legal dispute involving the University of Minnesota's licensing of the SweeTango apple.
In 2012, Zimmerman was transferred to family court after his announcement that he would refuse to hear cases in suburban courtrooms until weapons screening was implemented at those locations. This announcement followed an incident in which a convict opened fire on a witness and the prosecuting attorney in a courtroom.
Personal life
Zimmerman has written for the New York Times' Modern Love column. He has a wife (Becky) and two children (Cole and Chelsea).
Background
He graduated valedictorian of his class from University of Illinois in 1975 after three years. He received his Juris Doctor at New York University Law School, where he was the recipient of the full tuition Root-Tilden Scholarship, awarded to law students with a demonstrated desire to serve the public interest. During law school he assisted the U.S. Attorney's office in a special prosecution of a congressman who was taking bribes. He also worked for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the ACLU, and the Harvard Center for Law and Education. He provided legal assistance to indigent clients through an NYU criminal law clinic and the Correctional Association of New York's legal aid clinic. After graduating from law school in 1978, a Reginald Heber Smith Fellowship brought him to the Mille Lacs Reservation. From 1978 to 1979, he started a legal aid clinic, which served not only Native Americans, but also the elderly poor in the surrounding area. He also taught at the Ne-ya-shing School, an alternative school on the reservation. After his time as a Smith Fellow ended in 1979, Judge Zimmerman practiced as a trial attorney for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. His practice eventually evolved toward large class actions, including the landmark Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) pattern case, Glass v. IDS Financial Services. Glass was the largest age discrimination settlement at the time: over $35 million for the class and four years of injunctive relief.
Jurorship
During his time as judge, Zimmerman was assigned to Civil and Criminal court, where his cases included the attempt by former Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch to replace the board of Medica, as well as a legal dispute involving the University of Minnesota's licensing of the SweeTango apple.
In 2012, Zimmerman was transferred to family court after his announcement that he would refuse to hear cases in suburban courtrooms until weapons screening was implemented at those locations. This announcement followed an incident in which a convict opened fire on a witness and the prosecuting attorney in a courtroom.
Personal life
Zimmerman has written for the New York Times' Modern Love column. He has a wife (Becky) and two children (Cole and Chelsea).
Jon Kemmer (born November 17, 1990) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League.
Career
Kemmer played college baseball at Allegany College of Maryland in 2010 and 2011, Clarion University in 2012 and Brewton-Parker College in 2013. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 21st round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Astros and made his professional debut with the Tri-City ValleyCats, batting .221 with four home runs and 16 RBIs in 65 games.
In 2014, Kemmer played for the Quad Cities River Bandits and Lancaster JetHawks, posting a combined .291 average with 16 home runs and 50 RBIs in 91 games between the two teams. He played 2015 for the Corpus Christi Hooks where he hit .327 with 18 home runs and 65 RBIs in 104 games. Kemmer spent 2016 with the Fresno Grizzlies where he hit .265 with 18 home runs and 69 RBIs in 120 games. He returned to Fresno in 2017, where he improved, slashing .299/.399/.533 with 16 home runs and 57 RBIs in 87 games. Kemmer began 2018 with Fresno.
On July 6, 2018, the Astros traded Kemmer to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations. He was assigned to the Rochester Red Wings and ended the season there. In 116 games between Fresno and Rochester, he hit .244 with 17 home runs and 62 RBIs. He was released by the Twins organization on March 27, 2019.
On April 9, 2019, Kemmer signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League.
Career
Kemmer played college baseball at Allegany College of Maryland in 2010 and 2011, Clarion University in 2012 and Brewton-Parker College in 2013. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 21st round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Astros and made his professional debut with the Tri-City ValleyCats, batting .221 with four home runs and 16 RBIs in 65 games.
In 2014, Kemmer played for the Quad Cities River Bandits and Lancaster JetHawks, posting a combined .291 average with 16 home runs and 50 RBIs in 91 games between the two teams. He played 2015 for the Corpus Christi Hooks where he hit .327 with 18 home runs and 65 RBIs in 104 games. Kemmer spent 2016 with the Fresno Grizzlies where he hit .265 with 18 home runs and 69 RBIs in 120 games. He returned to Fresno in 2017, where he improved, slashing .299/.399/.533 with 16 home runs and 57 RBIs in 87 games. Kemmer began 2018 with Fresno.
On July 6, 2018, the Astros traded Kemmer to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations. He was assigned to the Rochester Red Wings and ended the season there. In 116 games between Fresno and Rochester, he hit .244 with 17 home runs and 62 RBIs. He was released by the Twins organization on March 27, 2019.
On April 9, 2019, Kemmer signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League.