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Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce - Save the Dates!
2011 APACC Signature Events
APACC Entrepreneurial Workshop Navigating Through Cross-Border Business - Legal Issues & Pitfalls Join us for an in depth workshop on legal issues and pitfalls relating to import/export in cross-border transactions between Asia and the U.S.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Lawrence Technological University21000 West Ten Mile Rd, Southfield, MI
Networking Reception and Buffet Dinner
Featured Speaker: Art Noel, Counsel, Honigman, Miller, Schwartz and Cohn, LLP
Speech Topic: Legal Issues in Conducting Cross-Border Business in the U.S. from an Asian Perspective Panel Discussion will follow Mr. Noel's presentation for you to ask questions about your business issues and concerns
Moderator: John Kanan, Partner, Hongiman, Miller, Schwartz and Cohn, LLP
Panelists: Thomas G. Appleman, Principal, Miller Canfield - lead attorney for their China business team and head of the firm's Shanghai office Richard G. Goetz, Attorney, International Practice Group Leader - Dykema Gossett PLLC Susan Gasparian, Attorney, Susan A. Gasparian, PLLC - International Law & Compliance specialized in South East Asia countries and India transactions Janny Lu, President, Ebinger Manufacturing Company - She will share her personal experience in cross-border transactions.
If you are a small business looking to start/expand internationally to the U.S./Asia or if you have legal issues regarding your current transactions, this workshop is for you!
APACC Members and Strategic Partner Level One Members: $25.00 per person
Non-Members: $35.00 per person;
Students: Complimentary
Online registration is available for APACC Members & Non-Members, click here Strategic Partner Level One Members and Students must call (248) 844-4100 to receive the discounted rate.
March 24, 2011APACC East West Business ConnectionTitle Sponsor: ChaseEvent Sponsor: Chrysler Group LLCKeynote Speaker: Dan C. Knott, Senior Vice President,Purchasing & Supplier Quality, Chrysler Group LLC
Attend a result-oriented networking event focused on relationship building and identifying specific procurement opportunities with corporate buyers, OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers.
May 21, 2011APACC Tenth Anniversary Annual Dinner CelebrationRoyal Park Hotel, Rochester, MI
600 East University Drive, Rochester Hills, MI
Enjoy a dinner gala and network with over 400 top corporate executives, entrepreneurs, diverse business professionals and civic leaders.
Reception 6:00 p.m.
Dinner Program 7:00 p.m.
Afterglow & dancing from 9:00 p.m. – Midnight
$175.00 per person - $300.00 per couple; $1,500.00 for a table of 10
Ethnic attire or Black-tie please
R.S.V.P. by May 6, 2010, call 248-844-4100
JBSD 2011 New Year's PartySunday, January 30, 201112:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Rock Financial Showplace Diamond Center Ballroom46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI.
This is your opportunity to network with the Japanese Auto Executives at this celebration luncheon. Musical entertainment of the Wild Women, featuring legendary R & B Hall of Fame musicians Maxine Brown, Beverly Crosby, and Ella Peaches Garrett. Exciting door prizes will also be given away.
Registration: $65.00 per person, lunch included
To register, please call the APACC office at 248-844-4100 no later than January 17, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is not refundable after January 24, 2011.
Lawrence Technological University Presents Entrepreneurial Lecture Series Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 5:45 p.m.
Lawrence Technological University Lear Auditorium, University Technology & Learning Center 2100 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI
Speaker: Mathew A. DeMars, BSM E'78 President and COO, Vehicle Production Group, LLC Trustee, Lawrence Technological University Mathew DeMars is president and COO of The Vehicle Production Group (VPG), a designer and marketer of automobiles specifically developed and engineered to serve mobility impaired individuals. Before joining VPG, DeMars was chief operating officer and business unit president of Plastech Engineered Products, where he oversaw 26 manufacturing sites. He also worked nearly 30 years at Ford Motor Company, holding increasingly responsible positions, the final being vice president of vehicle operations. The Entrepreneurial Lecture Series is open to all current and future Lawrence Tech students, as well as alumni, faculty, and friend of the University. The lectures are complimentary; however, reservations are required. For information or to RSVP, call 248-204-2573, visit the website here, or e-mail [email protected]
CFO / Controller RoundtableSponsored by Clayton & McKervey, P.C.The Rountable is designed to give Controllers and CFOs of closely-held businesses an opportunity to discuss the challenges they face in a confidential peer-to-peer forum.
SPECIAL FEDERAL TAX UP DATE - "BACK TO THE FUTURE"Thursday, January 27, 20118:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Skyline Club2000 Town Center, Suite 2800, Southfield
This no-cost session will include topics such as: Extended tax provisions and their impact on tax planning and strategies Payroll tax cutsEstate tax changes IC-DISC opportunitiesPlease register by January 24, 2011 at www.claytonmckervey.com/register.For more information, contact Susie Brown at 248-936-9428.
Henry Ford Health System presentsOne Dream, One Destination:The Pursuit of HappinessMonday, January 17, 201112:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Henry Ford HospitalBuerki Auditorium2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI
Keynote Speaker: Ed Gordon, Host of "Weekly with Ed Gordon", BET News Emmy award-winning journalist and Detroit native, Mr. Gordon has covered stories for CBS's "60 Minutes II" and NBC's "Today Show" and "Dateline".
Award Recipient: Toni Yancey, M.D., MPH Dr. Yancey is a UCLA School of Public Health professor and two-time author who has recently been appointed to the board leading First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign. FREE and Open to the Public
January 07, 2011 at 02:04 PM in APA News, Events, Opportunities | Permalink
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From: DELEG NEWS <[email protected]>Date: December 27, 2010 12:45:14 PM GMT-05:00To: Undisclosed recipients:;Subject: News Advisory - Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission to Meet at Oakland Community College Auburn Hills on Friday, January 14, 2011 News Advisory
Contact: Mario L. Morrow 517.373.9280Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor www.michigan.gov/delegAndrew S. Levin, Acting Director Email: [email protected]
Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission to Meet atOakland Community College Auburn Hills on Friday, January 14, 2011 December 27, 2010.
The Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission will meet in a public session on Friday, January 14, 2011 for a Regular Commission Meeting.
The meeting will be held at Oakland Community College – Auburn Hills Campus in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Event: MAPAAC Regular Commission Meeting
Location: Oakland Community College – Auburn Hills
Student Center Conference Room G-2402900
Featherstone Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Date: Friday, January 14, 2011
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The meeting site is accessible and parking is on the street. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format), in order to participate in the meeting, you should call Chairperson Dr. Sook Wilkinson at 248-645-6741 or email [email protected] at least two business days prior to the meeting. DELEG is an equal opportunity employer/program.
If anyone has matters to bring before the Commission, they can contact Dr. Sook Wilkinson at 248-645-6741 or email [email protected].
There will be an opportunity for public comment at the end of the meeting.
For more information about DELEG, please visit www.michigan.gov/deleg.Follow DELEG at http://twitter.com/MIDELEG or visit the "DELEG" page on Facebook and Become a Fan or visit the Michigan Government channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/michigangovernment ###
Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, P.O. Box 30004, Ottawa Bldg 4th Floor., Lansing, MI 48909
DELEG is an equal opportunity employer/program.
January 07, 2011 at 01:52 PM in APA News, Current Affairs | Permalink
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Contacts:Harold Core, Director of Public AffairsLansing: 517/241-3986Jacki Miller, Public Information OfficerDetroit: 313/456-4694Lansing - On Tuesday, January 25, 2011, beginning at 2:30 p.m., the Michigan Civil Rights Commission will hold a regular business meeting in room L-150 of Cadillac Place in Detroit. Those who wish to address the Commission on civil rights issues will have an opportunity tospeak during the public comment period at the end of this meeting.After the public meeting, the Commission will hold a public forum on bullying from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the same room. Cadillac Place is located at 3054 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202.During the public forum, the Commission will discuss and take public comment on bullying. A number of guest speakers with expertise on bullying and related issues will be present at the public forum. The general public is encouraged to attend the forum, especially those who wish to provide testimony on bullying to the Commission.Both written and verbal testimony will be accepted. If you would like to provide written testimony, please email it to [email protected] before January 24. If you would like to attend and need an accommodation to do so, please contact Harold Core at 517/241-3986 or[email protected]Public parking is available across the street connected to the New Center Building, in the Lothrup Ramp and the Fisher Theater Ramp. Limited metered parking is available in the blocks surrounding the building. Additional parking is available in secure lots on West GrandBoulevard.Additional public forums will be hosted by the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, tentatively slated to take place in Grand Rapids and the Upper Peninsula later this year. Details will be shared at www.michigan.gov/mdcr once they are final.For more information on the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, please visit www.michigan.gov/mdcr.
January 07, 2011 at 01:33 PM in Current Affairs, Current Issues | Permalink
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Hello on behalf of CAPA, it's Board Members, Arcie Gemino, President Elect, Bob Riparip - SOE Chairman and the Production Committee we would like to invite your participation to the 2011 Casting Call.
The approved 2011 Theme: The Festival - A Carnival of World Traditions
Show Outline:
I: Opening Act - The Creation (Adam & Eve)
Scene is the garden of Eden and the Tree of Life (core performers/collaborated routine) – 3 minutes
II: The Birth of Nations - Transition & progression into the different cultures – depicting the evolution of the festival performances (4 minutes/each routine) Concept can be traditional and/or modern (to be defined)
III: Finale - Parade of Cultures –
Celebrate Life as Americans (All Star Cast - one choreography)
We encourage all talents (individual & group) in dance, singers, instrumental players, group bands to come and join the casting call on December 4, 2010.
Evaluation will be based on (traditional or contemporary) presentation/showcase, dance technique/form, vocal and/or instrumental routine, and your commitment to all required rehearsals. The Production will also cast individual performers - Soloist are welcome.
We will encourage collaborated participation among cultural performers and/or cross-training of the different dance forms.
Please remember to bring a description of your presentation, if you are casting as a group - full costume as applicable and/or one solid colors for all dancers/performers (uniformity).
Additional information is forthcoming, please stay tune and RSVP your participation by responding to this email: [email protected]
Selected choreographers will be invited to a Choreographers meeting December 4, 2010 after the Casting Call.
We look forward to all your continued support and participation.
Toni Martinez
SOE Production Chair
October 17, 2010 at 09:19 PM in Cultural, Job postings, Opportunities | Permalink
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As a fitting preparation for the feast of St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church, the Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph in cooperation with Music-Theater Foundation Philippines produced the greatly acclaimed musical, "Song of Joseph", which was shown last year at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Meralco Theater in Pasig City, Philippines.
The month of October, Song of Joseph the Musicale, will be staged in Michigan.
The musicale, sponsored by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Michigan , will be presented on Sunday, October 17, 2010, at 5 p.m. at the Seaholm High School Auditorium located at 2436 W. Lincoln St. , Birmingham , Michigan .
General admission tickets are $10 per person. For further information, interested parties are asked to call Bayani Domingo at (248) 539-5940 or (248) 855-4508 or Dr. Milagros P. Reyes at (313) 886-5635. "Song of Joseph" is a religious music-theater master piece born out of love and devotion for the man who "took care of the interests" of Mary and Jesus. It is the life, the love and the glorious death of St. Joseph put into beautiful words and music.
It depicts the enduring love of Joseph for Mary , its joys and sorrows and the reward of a glorious death for having lived faithfully his divine call to be Mary's and Jesus' protector. It doesn't put words into Joseph's mouth; rather it allows Joseph to express his mind and heart.
It is the first original Filipino full-length musical on St. Joseph . Produced by Fr. Rony Alkonga, OSJ, of the Oblates of St. Joseph . Its lyrics and libretto are written by famed diva, Fides Cuyugan Asensio, while its music is by Raymond and Mar Jeanelle Roldan.
Song of Joseph is a Michigan premiere, and features an all star, multi-talented cast, direct from the Philippines . Leading the cast as Joseph is Jon Joven, (Filipino gold medalist at the 2006 World Championship of the Performing Arts in Hollywood , California and overall Championship male solo, Broadway category). Lena McKenzie of the University of the Philippines Conservatory of Music plays the role of Mary, while young Jesus is played by James Uy.
Focusing on the divinely inspired marriage of Mary and Joseph, the musical is syncretic. Its music "evolves from the strong classical tradition of the opening chorus" to Broadway-type solo and group renditions and culminates in strong rock beats. It is "bewildering in its pop-rock splendor". It even has rapped songs that appeal to the young and young at hearts. It "captivates and amuses audiences of all ages and religious backgrounds".
It is produced primarily to promote the devotion to St. Joseph , the just and faithful husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus. It is highly recommended for husbands and wives. Couples who watched this musical have mirrored themselves in the roles played by Mary and Joseph and have rediscovered the "intense and endless" love they have for each other.
October 03, 2010 at 05:42 PM in Religion | Permalink
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Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce
Office Manager Job Description
(Full-Time -Salary)
APACC is a non-profit membership organization that serves the Asian Pacific American businesses and community. We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual with the ability and willingness to manage the office operation and be a team player in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
2 + years of work experience in office management and accounting
Excellent computer proficiency – thorough knowledge of MS Office - (Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint/QuickBooks)
Excellent in e-marketing skills, Constant Contact a plus!
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication
Ability to prioritize and multi-task; manage several responsibilities and work well under pressure and tight deadlines
Must possess a positive attitude and must work well with people, both internally and externally
Available to work evenings and weekends during peak seasons and at chamber's events
Bilingual – Asian and English language, preferable
Job Responsibilities:
Maintain office operation: chamber files, literature, mailing lists, databases, supplies, and mail
Schedule and coordinate meetings, and appointments for staff and board members
Manage business calendars, prepare presentations, screen calls and handle inquiries
Work with Executive Director on Chamber's fundraising, sponsorship mailings, and communication
Assist and support membership solicitation, dues, and mailings
Maintain and manage Chamber's finances
Coordinate and create public relations and membership packets
Maintain and update Chamber Web site information, photos, and event calendars
Coordinate Chamber's email blasts and e-newsletters
Work and coordinate with the membership & events marketing manager on event program flyers and program books
Coordinate and create online registrations for events and follow-up communication
Create event's collaterals and manage volunteers to handle check in table at events
Represent Chamber in a professional manner at all events, seminars and meetings
Qualified candidates, please email your resume to: Theresa Chiang at [email protected]
July 27, 2010 at 05:37 PM in APA News, Job postings | Permalink
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Position Title
Systems Specialist I
Position Number
Requisition Number
Salary Range/Pay Rate
Salary up to the low $40s.
Position Notes
Compensation commensurate with education and experience. For more information on Oakland University's salary structure and fringe benefits, please go to our website at www.oakland.edu>faculty & staff>staff benefits and compensation.
Employee Group/Grade
AP Band N
Unit Number/Name
3117 - Student Life
Student Affairs
Job Category
Administrative - Professional
This is a full time position. First consideration will be given to those who apply by
July 21, 2010.
Pay Schedule
Minimum Qualifications(indicate training, education)
Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems or Information Technology or equivalent degree. One year experience in computer operations, installing and maintaining computer hardware, software and related equipment. Experience in Access programming. Experience in website development and web languages. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Desired Qualifications
Experience providing technology support to staff and faculty in a higher education environment. Familiarity with current hardware and software applications, multimedia, graphics, databases, and other digital technologies.
All Qualifications:
Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.
Position Purpose
The Systems Specialist I will coordinate and implement IT development projects for the Student Affairs Division. Oversee IT initiatives including web services, database and emerging technologies. Assist with project proposal development and coordination. Coordinate helpdesk and technology training for 14 departments.
Job Open Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Please refer to http://jobs.oakland.edu to apply for this position online. For additional job postings please view the current job postings under "JOBS" at Oakland University's web site at www.oakland.edu. Oakland University, as an equal opportunity institution, is committed to compliance with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination. Oakland University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability, creed, sexual orientation, veteran status and other prohibited factors in employment, admissions, educational programs and activities. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to Oakland University, Director of the Office of University Diversity and Compliance, 203 Wilson Hall, Rochester, Michigan 48309-4401.
July 27, 2010 at 05:26 PM in Job postings | Permalink
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Academic and Career Adviser
Salary up to the high $30s.
AP Band M
3154 - Advising Resource Center
This is a full-time position. First consideration will be given to those who apply by
August 9, 2010.
Minimum Qualifications(indicate training, education)
Master's degree in guidance and counseling or an equivalent combination of education and/or
experience. Demonstrated knowledge of career development theory and counseling techniques. Experience with career assessment instruments and their interpretations. Minimum two years
experience in career development and academic advising preferably in a higher education setting. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student, faculty and staff population.
Licensure as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and/or licensure as a CDF (Career
Development Facilitator).
Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed
comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.
Provide ongoing academic advising, program planning and career counseling for undergraduate
students, particularly undecided and first year students. Assist students in identifying issues that can hinder their academic and social success. Provide advising to prospective undecided students.
July 27, 2010 at 05:24 PM in Job postings | Permalink
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Director OUCARES
Salary up to the mid $70s.
AP Band S
0040 - School of Education & Human Services
Academic Affairs
This is a full-time position. Some evening and weekends are required. First consideration will be given to those who apply by August 9, 2010.
Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in management/administration/and/or marketing. Strong organizational and inter-personal skills, flexibility, good presentation skills, ability to interact with diverse groups, and knowledge of autism.
Master's Degree; experience with non-profit and fund raising; budget oversight experience.
Oversee current operations of the support arm of OUCARES, including staff, and provide leadership with regard to new initiatives. Work with development officer on fund raising, and the chair of HDCS with regard to all OUCARES activities. Act as a liaison between OUCARES and the autism community, other units at the university, and professional organizations. Participate in other activities related to OUCARES as directed by the chair of HDCS and the Dean of the School of Education and Human Services.
July 27, 2010 at 05:18 PM in Job postings | Permalink
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Valentines Day...We tried to keep busy to avoid the fact that our main man daddy..and head Valentine..was not with us. We got to work the night before and enlisted the help of my nephew in decorating up some cookies.
Of course after about 2 cookies each, they were playing pirates with spatulas and I was left to decorate the rest..
After the sugar rush and bedtime, I got to work on Isabelle's Valentines for her class party. I found a cute printable on this blog that I cut out and attached to some packs of candy.
I snuck one cookie and called it a night..
The next morning I got the best Valentines gift a mother could ask for! My children slept in!!! Yaaaaay! This has happened to me maybe 1 other time EVER in my mom lifetime..
|Valentine #1 after waking up to her goodies
|Still having some sleepy eye going
While the kids ate breakfast and watched some cartoons, I whipped up a little snack for Isabelle's class party.
|Sweet Valentines Party Mix
**What you will need**
Chex, rice and corn
mm candies
mini marshmallows
white candy coating
In a large bowl, combine the chex, popcorn, and pretzels. Melt down white candy coating and drizzle over mixture. Turn to coat. Add in chocolate candies, marshmallows, and sprinkles and turn to coat again. Let set for 20-30 minutes and then break apart into serving dish or snack bags.
Isabelle was ready to get crafty herself and got working on some love chains for decorating.
|Working hard
It was a BEAUTIFUL day out so we decided to take a little drive out to Glendale lake for some fresh air and a reminder of what life outdoors can be like.
|My #2 Valentine, Prince Charming
|Showing off his teeth
|Walking down to the lake
|It was wiinnndddyy
|Prince not so Charming
|At least someone was enjoying it
|Looking for fish at the hatchery
We were all frozen solid so decided, how much colder could we get? Why not ice cream?
That night, my mother in law had a sitter come to the house and keep the grand kids, while we adults all went out to dinner to celebrate my El cunado aka brother in laws birthday.
Nana Anna and Papaw Alan came along. Such a wonderful example of Love on Valentines Day.
We had a great time laughing and chatting kids free. Well, except for one special kid..
Baby Brielle, our newest and smallest Valentine..
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Our History
The Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA) has a long and stellar history serving the public good and the law – including founding several groundbreaking programs. Read some of the highlights here, or download the expanded history (pdf) from the Association's 80th Anniversary event in 2012.
"… The course society takes can be so affected by the course we lawyers steer. May what we have done so far stand not only as a compass setting for us in the future but also, through us, as a beacon for those around us ." - Martin H. Webster, President 1969-1970
- BHBA founded to represent Westside attorneys, with 22 members (1931).
- Arthur L. Erb, who established the first law office in Beverly Hills, selected as BHBA's first President.
- Membership exceeds 400 members, 4th fourth largest voluntary bar association in the state; 2nd largest in L.A. County (1954).
- BHBA hosts 1st judicial reception honoring the California Supreme Court (now the Supreme Court luncheon), attended by 400 California dignitaries and luminaries (1954).
- USC/BHBA Institute of Entertainment Law & Business (originally "Business and Legal Aspects of the Entertainment Industry") is initiated by BHBA. Programs presented at UCLA through 1957 (1954).
- Institute of Entertainment Law & Business moves to USC (1958).
- Beverly Hills Junior Bar (now the Barristers) established for members under age 37 or licensed less than 10 years.
- Offices established at 139 S. Beverly Drive (1967).
- Tracy Schumacher hired as 1st Executive Secretary.
- Membership grows to 1375 members.
- U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark speaks at the annual Law Day celebration attended by the Justices of the Ninth Circuit.
- Lawyers' Wives of Beverly Hills (now Law Guild of Beverly Hills) founded to encourage spouse participation in the legal community and community service (1967).
- Governor Edmund G. Brown and Tom Brokaw speak at Barristers luncheons (1967).
- Beverly Hills Bar Association Journal debuts under then-President Daniel Weber. Contributors have included statesmen, judicial officers, prominent actors, judges and justices (1967).
- BHBA Board of Directors vote to begin scholarship program to provide financial aid to minority law students (now the Beverly Hills Bar Foundation) (1967).
- Governor Edmund "Jerry" Brown speaks at April monthly meeting (1968).
- L.A. County Board of Supervisors approve addition of law library to new Beverly Hills library (1968).
- BHBA's partnership with black bar association Langston Law Club (now the Langston Bar Association) is 1st in country to implement jointly-taught high school legal education, focusing on equality and diversity issues (1970).
- World Peace Through Law Committee created to work for the establishment of an International Criminal Court (1970).
- BHBA establishes Public Counsel, 1st public interest law firm established and funded by a bar association in the United States (1970).
- Past President G. Bentley Ryan's efforts to establish a courthouse in Beverly Hills are realized with the dedication of the Beverly Hills Municipal Courthouse (1972).
- Association incorporated as a California non-profit corporation (1972).
- BHBA becomes 1st metropolitan bar association in California to be led by a woman president, Norma Zarky (1976).
- Public Counsel gives first William O. Douglas Award to Archibald Cox, Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, former Solicitor General of the United States and Watergate Special Prosecutor; Gregory Peck is Master of Ceremonies at Award dinner (1976).
- Barristers receives grant to recruit and train paralegal advocates for mental hospital patients, later becoming Mental Health Advocacy Project (1976).
- Los Angeles County Bar Association joins BHBA's public interest law firm, Public Counsel (1977).
- Past President Edward Rubin is 1st member to be elected President of the State Bar (1977).
- Senator Edward M. Kennedy honors BHBA for establishing scholarships to assist minority law students, and praises the Association for its early establishment of lawyer fee arbitration panel (1979).
- Lobbying program implemented to provide leadership on justice system issues. BHBA Sections and Committees frequently comment on proposed draft legislation and influence important legislative efforts (1980).
- BHBA is nationally recognized for its commitment to the public good with ABA's Award of Merit (for Family Law Mediation program) and Harrison Tweed Award (for Public Counsel) (1990).
- Past President Bert Z. Tigerman is 1st member to be elected Chair of the Executive Committee of State Bar Conference of Delegates (1982).
- Louis B. Fox named Co-Executive Director of BHBA; later full time Executive Director. He serves until his retirement in 1996 and remained involved until 2008 (1984).
- BHBA Foundation now supports Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles; Bet Tzedek Legal Services; Mental Health Advocacy Services; Blue Car Project; Citizens Law School; Roxbury Park Seniors Program; and more (1989).
- Bert Tigerman, a Past President of Association and Barristers, becomes Executive Director; serves until January, 2004 (1996).
- 70th Anniversary black-tie gala honors eminent civil litigator David Boies and "Law and Order" executive producer Dick Wolf (2001).
- President-Elect and Interim Executive Director Marc Staenberg leads BHBA to all-time high levels of membership, sponsorship and activity – a strong recovery after embezzlement by former controller (2004).
- Travel program commences. Tours to Cuba, Israel, China, Vietnam follow; as do annual member delegation trips to U.S. Supreme Court swearing-in (2005).
- BHBA presents "Lawyers Without Rights" exhibit at the Museum of Tolerance, about disbarment of Jewish lawyers in 1931 Germany (2005).
- President Cynthia Pasternak launches Working Parents Project, first of its type at any bar association in the country. Work Life Balance Committee is now a standing Committee (2006).
- 75th Anniversary marked with a gala black tie Ball celebrating its activism, accomplishments and achievements. Thirty-one living Past Presidents honored (2006).
- Festive "Party in the Park" celebrates 80th Anniversary (2012).
- BHBA moves into BHBA Center, stunning new 10,000 square foot offices in Rolex Building at 9420 Wilshire Blvd. Bench and bar leaders, legislative representatives and business leaders attend ribbon-cutting (2012).


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Google Analytics is an incredibly powerful asset for marketers, site administrators, and business owners, but with a seemingly infinite quantity of data points, graphs, segments, and reports, it can be completely overwhelming.
At Algonquin Studios, we encourage all of our clients to sign up for Google Analytics because of its many benefits and because it's free–it really is a no-brainer–but that's just the first step. Once you've signed up, then what?
Step 1: Understand Your Web Site
In order to use Google Analytics successfully, you need answer one big, general question about your web site:
What is the purpose of your web site? Why does it exist?
At this point, there's nearly universal agreement that if you run a business, program, charitable organization, or pretty much anything else, you need a web site. But why? Are you hoping to sell products, promote to a larger audience, or just make it easier for people to find your phone number? There could be any number of reasons and you may have many, but, in order to get the most out of Analytics, you need to understand what they are.
It's also useful to identify your target audience. What group of individuals are you hoping will access your web site? Doctors, grandmothers, hockey players, men in general? Try to be as specific as possible.
Step 2: Identify Your Goals
Let's say that you're a partner at a law firm and you've identified that the main purposes of your site are generating leads and reinforcing your firm's reputation. From there, you can identify the following goals:
- Build interest by providing information about services and related content.
- Capture leads (via email or phone).
- Reinforce qualifications through firm history and accomplishments.
Step 3: Pick Your Measurement Tools
At this point, you can determine the data points and reports in Google Analytics that will help you measure the success of your site. These are often referred to as Key Performance Indicators or KPI. For example, here are some indicators that could be useful to your sample law firm:
Time on Site/Page – Since many of your goals are related to your site visitors reading content, you can examine how much time they're are spending on your site and its individual pages to determine if they're actively engaging with that content. It will be especially important to review the time spent on the pages you've deemed most crucial to your goals of building interest, capturing leads, and reinforcing your qualifications.
Bounce Rate – Another indicator that will show whether users are actively viewing pages and continuing to interact with your site is Bounce Rate. Your bounce rate is the percentage of visits that only include one page view. A low bounce rate indicates that your visitors are viewing several pages before exiting and implies that they are interested in your content and and engaging with it in a meaningful way.
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Ending the year on a high note: Food Jams!
"Ready, steady, cook!" were words the Hubbleites thought we might hear when we arrived in Gardens for an end-of-year Food Jam. Ready to chop, slice, dice, mix, fry and roast, we grabbed a glass of wine and rolled up our sleeves while Jade and her team explained that we would be cooking our own supper from her recipes.
Working in teams with names like "Finding Nemo", "Kung Fu Panda" and "Drop it like it's hot", we set to work making a huge mess of the kitchen. Each team had a dish or more to make from scratch, and was given all the tools and (almost all) the ingredients to carry out the recipes. We begged, borrowed and traded to get the missing ingredients from our fellow teams so we could put some delicious food on the table. The Master Chef spirit was coaxed out of us, with the more competitive Hubbleites even stretching to minor sabotage, like stealing recipe pages or crucial ingredients…
Chaos reigned in the kitchen as we scrambled to make fillet, veggie burgers, fresh pasta with meatballs, wontons, chicken pies and spring rolls (amongst other things). Flour was thrown, ingredients "borrowed" and mess was made, but the food we produced was colourful and tasty. While we ate our pudding, boss-man Hannes gave a short speech. Although he didn't grace us with a song this year, he spoke about how the Hubble family has grown, how our team members are developing new skills, and how we keep tackling ever-bigger projects with gusto.
Our Food Jam was a huge helping of enjoyment paired with some well-deserved relaxation. Check out the gallery below to see some of our evening's shenanigans.


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Chrysler 300 Diesel May Come To America
Without hybrids or EVs, Chrysler will have a hard time meeting upcoming fuel economy standards set by the U.S. government. But Chrysler has an ace up its sleeve; the 3.0 liter EcoDiesel V6, which debuted in the Jeep Grand Cherokee and will be coming to Ram pickups as well. There is also rumor that the Chrysler 300 diesel may cross the pond from Europe and be for sale in America. But will luxury car buyers bite?
Chrysler already sells a diesel-powered version of the 300 in most of Europe (as the Lancia Thema), which has even tighter emissions standards and much higher gas prices. Since diesel engines are more efficient, even a large car like the 300 can get respectable gas mileage with a turbodiesel engine. But these engines carry a hefty price premium.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3.0 liter EcoDiesel will cost $7,500 more than the standard gas model. Then again, it also gets about 30 mpg highway, a 7 mpg improvement over the gas model, though it will still take many years and thousands of miles to recoup the cost difference.
If Chrysler thinks buyers will pay that kind of premium, then you can bet the 3.0 liter EcoDiesel will migrate over to the Chrysler 300, where it could return 40 mpg or better on the highway. With the standard 3.6 liter gas engine and eight-speed transmission, the Chrysler 300 already gets a respectable 31 mpg. But the EcoDiesel engine, with its 240 horsepower and 420 ft-lbs of torque, is a bit more…powerful.
Do you think a diesel engine is coming to the Chrysler 300, and if so, how much extra would you be willing to pay for it?
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Ever since the Mill Hill Missionaries came to Sabah shore in 1881 and set up schools for the people, the Church has been involved in the educational scene. At the time of independence in 1963, the mission schools were a major means of missionary work reaching out to Catholics and non-Catholics alike. However, the political change that independence brought along with other factors, resulted in the Church losing control and influence over Catholic mission schools. An Act of Parliament classified mission schools as "fully assisted schools" which came under the direct control of the Ministry of Education and became part and parcel of the National Education system (100 Years of Good News 1903-2003 Sacred Heart Cathedral Kota Kinabalu, 2004) Yet all was not lost. The Church, through the Education Commission (set up in 1971 under PAX) has the power to suggest to the State Educational Ministry the replacement of principals/school heads in the 43 mission schools in the archdiocese.
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Retirement/Replacement of School Heads: Marie Yong Pik Hua 019-5342128
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The Celian Flata
From the outside the Cilian Flata design is slightly similar to the double flute designs made by humanoids. History points out that the Cellian Flata is ancient compared to human instruments though but far more advanced. What makes this instrument unique is it can only be played by alien species that have four hands and two mouths. Trying to play the instrument with just one mouth and two hands results in atrocious sounds that are simply unbearable to hear. However when played correctly the two corresponding barrels of the instrument create beautiful harmonic sounds.
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After the excitement and exhaustion of delivery, Dan and I finally had our first night as parents... thinking back now, even after just 10 days experience, all I can do is laugh! We had NO CLUE what the heck to do with her! I hadn't changed a diaper since I was 13 and here I was taking care of a baby, my baby!
When we got into our room, we hoped it was quiet time as it was 11pm... we were wrong. The nurse had check on Jane and I every couple of hours, including Jane's first bath. We didn't get to "sleep" until 3am and, of course, didn't sleep at all. I stared at Jane in her bassinet all night, trying to figure out her peeps and squeaks but mostly making sure she was still breathing! It sounds insane, but I kept checking... anytime she was too quiet, I'd rub her hair and she'd move a little and then I'd be OK! :p At one point, Janey was sleeping on her back but her head had fallen to the side. Dan and I were actually worried because we didn't know if her head was allowed to stay to the side like that! I seriously asked the nurse! She must have thought "we're letting these people take this baby home?!?!". ha ha ha. They don't tell you this stuff in baby books... how the heck are we supposed to know all the tiny things! I suppose it's common sense, but still! When you finally have this little baby, you're constantly worried about her, you question everything, even your own common sense.
Thankfully, breastfeeding was going well. Jane's latch was great from the start and I am determined to keep it that way. My girlfriends had suffered from razor-blade nipple pain and I want to avoid it and to make sure she is getting the best out of "the boob". What I hadn't expected initially was the uterine cramping. As soon as Jane latched on, I could feel my uterus cramping back to its original size. It felt a lot like mild menstrual cramps and, for me, with all the other little pains (boobs, twat, IV, etc.) I barely noticed them except that they made me a little nauseous. My cramps lasted about 3-4 days and I could feel the difference in the size of my uterus with each "session".
Our two days in the hospital were OK. We had a great nurse who helped me learn the ropes and was super supportive. What was difficult were the constant visitors... not friends and family, but the nurses, docs, flower deliveries, reading program people, etc. Although most of the check-ins were necessary to make sure baby and I were doing well, I wish that the "team" could have coordinated themselves. Perhaps they could team-up on visits instead of each coming one after the other! Every time I got comfortable feeding her or got her to sleep, someone came in to do a check, woke her up, made her scream bloody murder, and then said, "OK, looks great, bye"! Leaving us to calm her down and figure out the whole swaddle thing AGAIN... initially we could not do "the swaddle" - how did they get it so tight?!?! But rest assured, it will come, you will be a swaddling machine!
Jen :)
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An Oregon classic since 1928, Oregon Geographic Names is a comprehensive reference to place names throughout the state. A wide range of readers, from librarians and researchers to travellers and avocational historians, have come to depend on the book's exhaustive and sometimes quirky entries over the years.
The seventh edition is significantly expanded, with more than 6,200 entries, arranged alphabetically. Each entry lists the county where the place is located and reports what is known about the origin and meaning of the name. An accompanying CD-Rom holds complete biographical and geographical indexes and maps that show the locations of over 1,600 place names, primarily historic post offices.
Lewis A. McArthur published the first edition of Oregon Geographic Names in 1928 and prepared all or most of the next two editions. Lewis L. McArthur, took up the project with the fourth edition of Oregon Geographic Names. Retired from a career as an executive with a Portland-based steel firm, he is active in various preservation projects and serves on the U.S. Board on Geographic Name
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Sunday, November 15, 2009
Chile Today, Hot Tamale..........
Hi Everybody...
I hope you all had a Kick-Ass Week-End!
I've been trying for an hour to get blogger to let me post this.
I'm NOT very High Tech as you all know, and I was getting VERY Non-Plussed!
Today...I made Home-Made Tamales.
Yesterday, our local Meijers had pork steak and pork shoulder for .99 cents a pound! I took a 5# package, and cooked it till it fell apart. I then shredded it and mixed in some Cumin, Chile Powder, Garlic, Salt, and a can of Chipoltle Chiles, and let it set overnight. Two hours before I started the process of assembling the tamales, I soaked the corn husks in some water.
I then took 2#'s of the masa flour and added 2 cups of corn oil with some Mexican Spices, and added 2 quarts of chicken broth. When it reached the consistancy of peanut butter, I spread it on the soaked husk, added some seasoned meat, and folded it over, and set it aside.
This made about 4 dozen huge tamales. I then needed to steam them for about two hours. I had a kettle that I used to deep fry a turkey, so I put a collander ot the bottom, and filled it with water to about an inch from covering it. I stacked the tamales upright tightly in a basket that is supposed to hold chicken wings so they would not unfold, and set it on the collander, covered it, and two hours later they turned out perfect!
My son Reese, My nephew Kurtice, and myself, polished off about one dozen at dinner,
and we all have lunch for tomorrow!!
Not bad for a Gringo Eh?
I figured that the 4 dozen cost me about 10 bucks!!
Have a Great Week everyone...
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WOOT!!!! Okay I know what I'm making for the UH game next week. We have one two games in a row...WOOT!!! Have a great week my friend :) Aloha
- November 15, 2009 at 11:07:00 PM EST
- Shadow said...
you sure are successful in your adventurous state! yummy!
- November 16, 2009 at 4:34:00 AM EST
- lime said...
you sure you're really a gringo?
looking good
- November 16, 2009 at 7:10:00 AM EST
- Mr. O said...
Now you need to sell them in the parking lot at walmart
- November 16, 2009 at 7:18:00 AM EST
- Lynn said...
Yum - and I am impressed that you made that effort!
- November 16, 2009 at 7:36:00 AM EST
- Serena said...
Woo-hoo, hot tamales on parade! I think even my gringo tummy would like those.:)
- November 16, 2009 at 8:04:00 AM EST
- Perchpike said...
G, I didn't know you could cook. I love Tamales. When is dinner? I made a pot of venison chili for the hunt.
- November 16, 2009 at 8:30:00 AM EST
- buffalodick said...
Good job! I've been wanting to tackle them, and this looks pretty good!
- November 16, 2009 at 9:06:00 AM EST
- Brian Miller said...
nicely done! was doing a training in el paso once and one of the participants brought home made green chile tamales...man o man! hungry now...thanks a lot! smiles.
- November 16, 2009 at 10:34:00 AM EST
- S said...
If I lived near you I would be SO fat because Id be coming over to raid your fridge often for leftovers!
- November 16, 2009 at 10:46:00 AM EST
- Jessie said...
they look good amigo.
- November 16, 2009 at 11:41:00 AM EST
- Akelamalu said...
I like the sound of those! :)
- November 16, 2009 at 12:32:00 PM EST
- Lou said...
Did you hear about everyone loading a ring tone into their phones, and everyone's cell phone going off at the same time at the Ohio/Michigan game. Some guy is doing it at his website. Can't remember the name of the website, but google "bongo" and maybe you can find it.
- November 16, 2009 at 4:37:00 PM EST
- Susan Anderson said...
I would be hungry if I could get the idea of floating fecal matter out of my mind, LOL. Just kidding. Looks delish.
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In addition to seafood, which is featured at most eateries, you'll find some excellent steakhouses and grills here, such as: Grill 23 & Bar; the Oak Room, in the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel; and Abe & Louie's, on Boylston street. The North End Boston's Italian-American sector boasts dozens of excellent eateries. After your meal, head for the local cafes for an espresso or cappuccino and pastry. If you're in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace area, the well-known McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant has a branch here in the North Market Building. Cambridge has an active dining scene, with many of its restaurants centered around Harvard Square.


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Gold stars for all of you who answered "Because you ain't write in it, fool!"
That's actually been a pretty big disappointment to me… When I started this blog, I truly wanted to it to be an honest, no-holds-barred, real-time chronicle of what it's like to make a movie under these particular conditions, but shit… There's hardly anything up on here that tells you the actual story of the making of TOO MUCH BEAUTIFUL WOMAN.
Thing is (as I've said before) it's not that I didn't write it all down… I just didn't post most of what I wrote because I often didn't have the time (or, in some cases, the money) to go to a cybercafe.
Also, I think I deliberately censored myself quite a bit because… Well, I suppose I never completely got a handle on exactly what I wanted this blog to be. Was it a personal journal, a promotional tool, or something in between?
As a result, I opted not to post some of my more navel-gazing thoughts like, say, my unhappiness with my inexplicable rapid weight gain and acne breakouts during this production (which, by the way, served as an endless source of punchlines for my two compadres).
Then there were the entries about my so-called love life… I thought they were just gratuitous and kinda silly (Let's not even talk about that one T.M.I. post about hemorrhoids).
Hell, I even held back from posting on a lot of purely professional subjects, like the numerous dickheads and assholes we had to deal with on the daily. Y'see, unlike Denis who has stated repeatedly that he cannot wait to publicly skewer all the jerks who have pissed him off, I'm still a bit reluctant to badmouth people… Partially because I'm trying to build a career here and I'm not trynna be burning bridges just yet, but also because… *shrug* I dunno, probably (as Koko is wont to berate me) I'm just too nice to take pleasure in slagging people off that way.
Likewise, I wasn't sure if I should air out some of the internal squabbles we've had even within our own crew. But y'know, despite our similar interests, we're all different personalities and hence, there is bound to be conflict. Actually, I'm pretty surprised at how relatively few conflicts there were and how quickly they always blew over. At the end of the day, it's all love between us and this experience has definitely bonded us in a way you rarely see outside of war veterans and boarding school peers.
In addition, I was always wary of being too candid because while I mostly didn't tell the cast and crew about the blog's existence, I always worried that they might just Google "Comb & Razor" or "TOO MUCH BEAUTIFUL WOMAN," find this page and discover that, oh, we had no money to pay them, for instance.
I know I was definitely a bit ashamed to expose our collective ass by discussing some of the boneheaded mistakes we made, too. I mean, we had some bad stuff happen that threw us way off course… Unforeseen Acts of God and the like. But then there was a whole bunch of shit that went wrong because of our own inexperience and poor judgment. We really made some bad calls… And I mean decisions that would make you look at us with genuine concern and ask "Ummm… So how long exactly have you suffered from this brain damage?"
(It's particularly embarrassing because some of these problems my friend Mildred cautioned me about in advance and we still walked straight into them like dummies. Sometimes you just gotta experience it firsthand, I guess. Kinda like when someone warns you that they just laid a really stinky fart… Rather than just taking their word for it and immediately vacating the area, you first go take a sniff of it yourself to personally confirm the degree of rancidness, don't you?)
More than anything, the conflict between my dueling desires to be an honest diarist and an effective salesman made me very hesitant to post about my own personal struggles with the actual quality of the footage we were shooting. I guess I thought it might be a bit discouraging to some of y'all who have been so supportive of us from jump… And hey, if this blog is supposed to be a form of advertisement to make you want to see the movie, isn't it a bit counterproductive for me to admit that I'm a bit dissatisfied with it myself (even though it's nowhere close to done)?
Mainly I feared that it might be read as preemptive pleading, y'know? Pro-facto apologizing just in case the movie ended up sucking.
(It is totally not gonna suck, by the way)
But, y'know, that oftentimes sharp dichotomy between artistic intent and final product is a regular part of the creative process so it's only fair that you get some glimpse of it.
As I start working on editing almost 30 hours of footage into some form of coherent narrative, I'll be keeping you all up to date on my progress (hopefully sharing some footage with you too) and also putting up "flashback" journal entries – WITH COMB & RAZOR: THE LOST EPISODES.
Hopefully you will find them to be readable and entertaining. Maybe they will comfort and inspire some other fledgling artists who struggle with the hurdles inherent to manifesting their dreams in the material plane.
At the very least, you can read them and laugh at what a moody, self-flagellating, passive-aggressive bitch boy I can be sometimes.
So yeah… I'll start with that tomorrow. I'm here all week, folks.
As always, thanks for being here, too.


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I woke up yesterday morning excited to start the day. We had arrived at Pearl and Hermes Atoll, home of some of my all-time favorite dive sites in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. A glance out out port hole made it appear that the sea was flat and calm, but by the time of the morning safety briefing, the winds had picked up, the seas were choppy, and there were scattered squalls around. But even the prospects of inclement weather couldn't sour my mood, especially as a rainbow formed over our deep dive team during the safety briefing.
With two full days of diving ahead of us at this expansive atoll, I was confident that we'd find all sorts of interesting things on the deep coral reefs. As Jason, Dan and I plunged off the side of Metal Shark, I was struck by how clear the water was! As we descended through the emerald-blue water, within a few moments I could see the bottom at a depth of about 200 feet (61 meters).
On our way to the bottom, we plunged through several thermoclines — abrupt changes in water temperature — and it got progressively colder as we descended. By the time we got to the bottom, the water was icy cold! Our dive computers registered 61° F (16° C), but we suspect that the water was actually colder, but our computers didn't have enough time to reach equilibrium. Whatever temperature it was, it was certainly chilly! However, my concern for the cold quickly faded as I saw many "old friends' swimming about the reef.
By "old friends", I'm referring to species of fishes that are rare or extremely deep in the Main Hawaiian Islands, but much more abundant and at shallower depths here in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. First and foremost among these is the beautiful Masked Angelfish (Genicanthus personatus). This species is only found in the Hawaiian Islands, and while it is known from only a handful of collected specimens and observations in very deep water in the Main Hawaiian Islands, it is often encountered in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands at depths of 50-200 feet (15-61 meters). It is highly prized by aquarists, and was recently bred in captivity by Karen Brittain (among the most exciting news in the marine aquarium would in years!)
Another "old friend" I often see up here in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands is the stunning Dragon Moral Eel (Enchelycore pardalis). Another species highly prized by aquarists, this species is much more common up here than it is down in the main islands. In fact, I saw two of them yesterday.
Yet another species that is deep and rare in the Main Hawaiian Islands but much more frequently encountered (and at shallower depths) up here is the Whiskered Armorhead (or Boarfish; Evistias acutirostris). At the very end of today's dive, I saw three juveniles grouped together hiding among some rocks near the base of the ledge. Adults are rare enough to find, but juveniles are even rarer — so this was a particular treat for me.
Old friends aside, however, the most exciting find here at Pearl and Hermes (indeed, of the trip so far) was a "new friend". Half-way through yesterday's dive, I saw a small wrasse that at first seemed to me to be an Elegant Coris (Coris venusta), but I quickly realized it was not that species. There was onle largeish individual about 5 inches long, and about a dozen smaller ones in the general area. The larger one had a different color than the smaller ones, which is typical of many species of wrasse. The larger color form is typically the male of the species, and the smaller ones are females. After sending photos of this mysterious fish to my ichthyological colleagues, the consensus seemed to be that it was either a Threespot Wrasse (Suezichthys notatus, a species common in Japan but dubiously reported from the Hawaiian Islands), or an undescribed species similar to S. notatus. Fortunately, I was able to collect three individuals today (one male, and two females), so perhaps we'll be able to sort out the true identity of this "new friend" after we return from the cruise.
In general during our deep dives we are focused on the small, cryptic fishes that scurry about the reef. The reason for this is that the large predatory species are reasonably well known from a long history of fishing activity, so we focus on the more poorly-known small species when we are diving. But in some cases, it just not possible to ignore the larger fishes. This is true, of course, for the many sharks we've regularly seen on these deep dives. But it's also true for the aptly-named Giant Trevally (Caranx ignobilis), known locally by its Hawaiian name "Ulua". Populations of this species are much higher here in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands than they they are in the Main Hawaiian Islands (likely a result of centuries of fishing pressure in the inhabited islands). They show absolutely no fear of divers and will swimm right up to us and circle around. The often follow us up as we ascend towards the shallows for decompression.
Speaking of decompression, I have referred to this phase of the dive often in these blog posts. After we descend to the deep reefs at depths of 200-280 feet (61-83 meters), the helium and nitrogen in our breathing mixtures dissolve into our blood and tissues at elevated concentrations, due to the increased pressure at depth. If we were to ascend directly to the surface after spending some time at depth, this dissolved gas could cause tiny bubbles to grow within our blood and tissues, causing anything from mild pain to rashes, nausea, visual disturbances, numbness, paralysis and death (among other possible symptoms). This malady is formally known as "Decompression Illness", and popularly known as the "bends". I suffered a severe case of the bends when I was 19 years old, so I'm particularly cautious when it comes to the decompression phase of the dive.
Decompression is complicated for two basic reasons. First of all, there is an imperfect understanding of the physiology involved with decompression sickness. It's reasonably well established that gas molecules dissolved under pressure contribute to bubble growth when a diver ascends too quickly, but the exact mechanism by which those growing bubbles can lead to such a wide assortment of symptoms is understood only in the most basic ways. We use several different kinds of dive computers on these dives, with different algorithms for calculating decompression schedules, and we always follow the one that recommends the most "conservative" profile (i.e., longest decompression time). The second reason the decompression phase of the dive is complicated is because of logistical needs. In many cases, such as our recent Pohnpei expedition, we decompress from deep dives along a vertical reef drop-off, so it's easy to stage emergency gas supplies on the reef itself. However, here in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, the decompression occurs in open water. This means we have to rely on the surface support team to provide us with additional emergency gas if needed. Thankfully, we have an EXCELLENT support team on this project, including safety divers Keo Lopes and Senifa Annandale, as well as our excellent coxswains, Scott "Scotty" Jones and Hadley Owen.
Without a coral reef to explore, these "blue-water decompressions" can be pretty boring. However, here in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, they can sometimes get pretty exciting. At Lisianski, we had the excitement of sharks on the decompression. Although there are plenty of sharks here at Pearl and Hermes, the Giant Trevally are much more prominent here. In fact, we had a bit of a deja-vu experience on the decompression line yesterday. Because there were nowhere near as many sharks here as at Lisianski, I felt confident that I could do my usual swim during decompression without fear that my unattended reel would be eaten. However, just as the Galapagos Sharks had taken a strong interest in my dangling reel at Lisianski, the Giant Trevally did likewise here at Pearl and Hermes! Fortunately, the large fish did not manage to eat or otherwise make off with my reel, and things settled down pretty quickly after I returned to guard it.
In truth, yesterday's decompression was one of the most enjoyable in recent memory. We were swarmed by dozens of Giant Trevally, as well as Galapagos sharks and one of the largest schools of Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) I'd ever seen. The water was incredibly clear, and our decompression carried us over shallow water (~50 feet/15 meters), so we could see the bottom very clearly. I was almost sad when my decompression computer finally cleared, allowing me to ascend to the surface (almost…). As we were preparing the gear for the drive back to the Hi'ialakai, I noticed many more sharks circling the boat than I had seen just minutes ago while decompressing. Suddenly there was thrashing at the surface, with shark's tails and dorsal fins cutting through the water at lightening speed. Several of us noticed strong odor of fresh fish in the air, so it appears that after we left the water, some poor fish became lunch for some hungry sharks.
Our next stop is Midway Atoll, site of one of the most decisive battles in navalhistory. It also happens to be one of my all-time favorite islands in the world! We'll be back to Pearl and Hermes for three more days of diving on our return trip back towards Honolulu, so I'll have more to report in a few days.


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Morocco is known for its stunning cultural heritage and craft traditions, out of Berber rugs to colorful silk embroidery. Here is what souvenirs you have to bring home if you are planning to go to Morocco.
Artisanal Soaps
With herbs such as rosemary and lavender and ingredients such as argan oil locally developed in Marrakech, artisan soaps are a beautiful souvenir. Orange blossom water and even jasmine result in lovely soaps and sprays, although the adding of argan oil from a few soap manufacturers provide additional moisturizer.
It goes without saying that, if you are considering purchasing argan, Morocco is your place to get it done. To find the very best memorabilia from Morocco you need something that's extra special. That's argan! Argan is developed in the southern areas of the nation. There are two varieties of argan: decorative and culinary. You will have to define which one you are after. It's only offered in bottles as oil, but you will also find a lot of goods which contains argan. Recall: argan is created only in Morocco!
There's absolutely no doubt that you will see hundreds of different kinds of handmade antiques and antique ceramics throughout your trip in Morocco. Plates, cups, bowls, ornamental pieces,… The list continues on and on. If you are flying you can ask to get those things packed in bubble wrap.
The leather is made in substantially the exact same way as it has been for centuries. The famous tanning souks of the Medina are among the most photographed places in Morocco. Leather can be used for numerous items, from leather clothes and handbags into slippers and poufs. You'll come across lots of unique attributes of leather made out of various kinds of skin such as camel, cow, sheep, and goat. The cost of these items is based on the sort of leather.
The taste of spices out of Morocco is far better than you will have the ability to detect in many markets in Europe. They also make an affordable and effortless present to transport.
You may purchase all kind of spices at any store selling dried merchandise. Avoid stores that look simply for tourists as you're certain to be overpaid.
You might choose to wait till the end of your trip to buy spices so they are definitely fresh. Unless you are at some place which is specialized – such as saffron in Tafrouat.
A fashion popular for both men and women – at winter for both and in the summertime for girls – different styles and high quality of djellaba are readily available. Catch a vibrant women's djellaba at one of the numerous stores in Souk Smarrine or visit one of those trendy boutiques to get a designer choice.
Berber baskets
Offered in all color combinations and dimensions, the baskets are very decorative.
A handmade antique lamp or lantern is a fantastic souvenir to take home. Lighter weight lanterns are the most economical but are usually made out of aluminum. You would not like to pack them in your bag since they will probably bend and if you do not have room to carry it yourself, paying to ship it home might not truly be well worth the value. Instead, invest in a more heavy duty fixture.
Morocco is a culinary paradise for olive-lovers, everybody knows that. You'll find the pure fresh olive here. Olives with harissa and other spices are available as well. Whatever you wish you will find it here! Furthermore, the olives are ridiculously cheap. Just for around 15 Dh, you may have one kilo of olives.
Read more about the best souvenirs to buy in Morocco here


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BSH Bows Out Of Next K/BIS
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. -- BSH Home Appliances said it will not exhibit at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (K/BIS) in Orlando next April and will instead stage its own event that is exclusive to its Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau brands.
According to BSH president/
CEO Reinhard Metzger, "The decision is based on the compelling need to focus solid attention on the innovations being brought forward by each of our brands" -- which will be launching new product concepts next year -- "and to more effectively communicate brand positioning."
He added that BSH's message might be missed in the high-traffic hubbub of K/BIS and said, "The traditional trade show format was determined to be too limiting in communication opportunities due to the high volume of attendees."
Explained senior VP/marketing Michael Rockstroh, "We are looking to maximize the interaction between brand management teams and customers. A company-only presentation provides BSH with the opportunity to give utmost attention to this audience ... and also ensures maximum reach in its North American market."
The move, which only affects the company's participation at next April's K/BIS, also reflects the fact that its brands' product innovation cycles aren't driven by industry show dates, Rockstroh said.
An announcement on the form and venue of BSH's alternative event is expected within the next few weeks.