Sunday, November 13, 2016

Global Pro Bono Week Wraps Up

Well done!
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McKinsey's Ottawa Pro Bono

Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau (L) and Advisory Council Chair Dominic Barton take part in a news conference following a meeting with the Advisory Council on Economic Growth in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, October 20, 2016. (Chris Wattie/Reuters)
Is McKinsey's Federal ProBono a Quid Pro Quo?

Technology Is Divine - The SmartPhone Lawyer

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I want to deliver a Law Firm in a Smartphone.  Anyone care to help?

Kissinger On The Chaotic World

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From The Atlantic (it's FREE!). Brilliant.  This is one of my primary resources.  Excellent.
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I don't ascribe to the flawed notion or option that intelligence and thoughtful discourse has either a Liberal or Conservative slant.  Good is Right.  Bad is Wrong.  Evil is Evil.

Pro Bono In America

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From Georgetown Law.

Pro Bono Legal Services In Canada

From the CBA
The Canadian Bar Association
good info on Pro Bono legal services.

The Holy Spirit & The Force

Very cool.  Always liked Yoda.
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Feeling the Force

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, there was no God. Or not, at least, the walking, talking God of the Old and New Testament Scriptures, who sorrows, warns, blesses, commands, promises, sees, hears and touches.
Instead of God, George Lucas’ Star Wars saga speaks of ‘The Force’. Taken from Carlos Castaneda’s Tales of Power, the term nevertheless carries clear connections with more recognisable theology. For instance, the blessing ‘May the Force be with you’ echoes an old Christian one of ‘May God be with you’. In addi­tion, the voice of the spectral Jedi Master Obi-Wan proclaims to young Luke Skywalker ‘Remember, the Force will be with you always’, reflecting Jesus’ comforting of his disciples: ‘And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age’, (Mt. 28:20).

Jedi Knights & Knights Templar


Interesting thoughts by Dylan Pahlman conjoining the Catholic Military Crusader Order with George Lucas' Star Wars which may be read here.

The Internet Is a Gift From God

Amen! Inshallah!
Pope Francis waves during a special audience for the Jubilee of the workers of the shrines in Paul VI hall at the Vatican, January 21, 2016. REUTERS/Tony Gentile

Good Legal Is Born!

Good Sunday Morning!
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Please allow me to introduce myself .

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No I'm not that Guy!
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Quite the opposite.  And I don't have any sympathy for him.  More about that later.  But I do love the Stones,  Although I have read from consistent credible sources that Mick Jagger is a narcissistic, ego-maniacal, control freak and world-class cheap skate!  Anyway, they Rock.  Charlie Watts - so cool; Ron Wood a Dad at 69! Respect.  Keith Richards - Legendary.
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DeNiro, Mickey Rorke and Angel Heart was a DAMN Good Movie!  Scared me.  And as anybody who knows me, I don't scare easily.  But since being saved by my Good Friend and Spiritual Mentor LeBron WIlliams 9.10.16, being Born Again 10.10.16 and receiving the Gift and Power of the Holy Spirit not only am I fearless but empowered to do the work of God.
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And yeah, nothing agaist Doves.  They are cute.  But my Holy Spirit is noble, magestic, powerful and pure like an Eagle.  Ever vigilent, dominant and protective, it soars High above.
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My name is Kenneth.  You can call me Ken or Kenny.  Trust me, I've been called a lot worse!
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I am a 44 year old Lawyer and Born Again Christian.  I have a very different background from your typical Southern Alberta Lawyer. I've lived in 6 countries and traveled to 52.  Among other things, I have been a Legal Counsel and International Lawyer, a Manager / Director at NASDAC and NYSE listed companies, a TOGAF certified Enterprise Architect, Project Manager for some leading internet and mobile companies and industry-famous Ecommerce "Payment Guy".  I have 3 University degrees and am a Member of the Alberta and Newfoundland Law Societies.  All Good stuff.  But something was missing.  My spiritual Gas Tank was running on empty for about 7 years ...
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Like the Bible says, "7 fat years and 7 leans years..." Genesis 41:27
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I may blog more about that in time.

Soooo, to cut to the chase and chill on the "cut n paste". Christ entered my heart Thanksgiving 10.10.16.  After asking Him to use me or let me go, I was given the Gift of the Holy Spirit as Hurrican Matthew bore down on the Island of Newfoundland.
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Apparently the Holy Spirit comes in wind and rain (Matthew 24).  Well, He came to me BIG TIME!.  Not only did the Spirit completely change my outlook on Life, He rewove the frayed fabric of my Soul.
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And He called me and led me to start a Pro Bono Legal Services Venture leveraging the Power of the Internet.  So I will start with this modest Blog (Thank you Google)!  And in time expand to a web page, Second Life (Virtual Office) presence and a Facebook page,
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He even physically changed me.  I lost 10 lbs in 1 week.

And went from a 10.5 to a 12 shoe size (can be proved), stopped swearing and cleaned up my language, began to devour the Bible and other Christian, Philosophical and associated research and attend Church (of all Faiths) regularly.  My blood pressure even went optimal after being daiagnosed with acute hypertension.  Plus a lot of little aches and pains went away overnight.
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 I was also given 4 visits by Evil.  Think it was just saying: "Ok, He got you.  He Won out.  But for now.  We're still around..."  .
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More about hat later... maybe!
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But onto more important, positive, forward and future- looking things!
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I was called to do His work through the power of the Holy Spirit and start a Pro Bono Virtual Law Firm helping Christians, those Saved, Born Again or not and non-Christians alike,  Hence Good Legal (with www.goodlegal.ca to follow soon in virtual and physical form) was Born and Today on Sunday it Lifts Off!
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This will not be your typical blog. And this will not be your typical Law Firm.  So get ready for lift off.  No need to fasten your seats.  This will NOT be a bumpy ride!
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Stay tuned!
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