Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Movies and books that explore the concept of religion and America

Bill Maher and Larry Charles, Getting 'Religulous'
Steven Waldman Tackles Religion, Politics And Palin, he wrote Founding Faith: Providence, Politics, and the Birth of Religious Freedom in America, it could be interesting and informational. Read review from NY times

Gore Vidal and his books:
1. Perpetual War for Perpetual Peace
2. Decline and Fall of the American Empire
3. Dreaming War - Blood for Oil and the Cheney-Bush Junta
4. Imperial America

Excellent group! Don't forget to check out the last video in these post! They are fascinating!

What is the UOGB?
Wuthering Heights
Smells Like Teen Spirit
The Good the Bad the Ugly
You Dont bring me Flowers

Monday, September 29, 2008

SIBERIAN HUSKY OR ALASKAN MALAMUTE?

Link

The Siberian Husky is an outgoing, fun-loving dog. He is lighter in build than the Alaskan Malamute, and also less bold. A medium build Apx. 35-65lbs in weight. But he still requires an alert owner who stays in control, as the Siberian's nature is to roam and explore, as his Arctic ancestors did. That is one reason it is important to be aware of where your husky is at all times. He also does well with other dogs and cats. Siberians do much better with homes with more than one animal. Does well in an apartment or in the back yard.
- sounds liked my MOCHA. She is in roaming and Explorere mode a lot!

The Alaskan Malamute, one of the oldest Arctic sled dogs, was named after the native Innuit tribe called Mahlemuts, who settled along the shores of Kotzebue Sound in the upper western part of Alaska. Malamutes babysat the Mahlemut children while parents were out on hunts which is one reason they make very good family pets. Alaskan Malamutes in weight are standard size 65-85. But can weigh up to 150lbs witch are considered the Gentle Giants Maloot.
- a dog breed that would babysit! wow impressive, save $ on hiring a nanny!

S. Palin striked again! So funny!

Boo Spirit

深愛-衛蘭

深愛-衛蘭
多麼感激永遠都想我好
你對我笑著用心分擔我苦惱
只差一張藍圖 講彼此的前途
我獨怕做人目標太快已得到

一起分享世界多少領土
你卻已控制著我 每個喜好
永遠地去擁抱 如何做到
我聽過最喜歡的 難得到老

*多得你的深愛 啦啦啦...
 以後離開悲哀 啦啦啦...
 你種在心內 縱離開 曇花也照開

 終於了解戀愛 啦啦啦...
 愛莫大於深海 啦啦啦...
 要是被傷害 如為了你 值得我喝彩
 你若然不在 怎麼感慨
 亦不悔有這 最動人的愛*

好的東西最怕捉緊太久
據說愛剎那便當永遠擁有
愛過便已足夠 如何是夠
有天你若要放手 怎麼可看透

REPEAT*

敢追憶到未來 可一不可再

Sunday, September 28, 2008

I am so going...

Something to Howl About!,
September 28 - Jan. 4, 2009, About the exhibit
Check this out! Evolution of the family dog

& Doggie Palooza

Question of the week:

What profession in the US has the most stress?

Saturday, September 27, 2008

華仔47歲生日 性感森巴女郎
Andy lau at 41th Golden Horse-2005


Andy Lau @ Asian Films Awards

Friday, September 26, 2008

Rumor, rumor, rumor

In early September, I ran into 2 engineers (Harold and Grant) from the cenral gov that know more than me in my illusional cubcile fortress. The rumor was that the fiber group could be up for grab after the ships and the railroad matters are settled.

Then, in mid-month, rumor was that there would be no hi-bright in PM1 2009 forecast...so I thought about my very dim future and where they would put me if the newsprint go under sooner than I can imagine. What would happen to "us" when the electronic media is taking over the world? Can WY save "us"? If WY goes to R Fund, the "sibsidaries" will be the BUZZ word!

In late-month, the rumor is that the company stock will get shaken up. More shocking news was that Pami and Paul D. are going to be my "not so far away" neighbors. Then you see that the publishers are doing major house cleanings everywhere, so seriously where would BoringFish fit if PM1 is down under? Maybe in the ocean?

Hard Hat will be a my pal once again after its 2 years absence. BoringFish is on the look out for an Orange head accessory! Do you like my bump cap from yesterday?

Happy Birthday NICK!

Friday Fun?

'80s VIDEO DANCE ATTACK!
Hosted by VJ Kittyrox
9 p.m. | $5 at the door | 21 and over
Link
Mariners malcontent centering on Suzuki
Sun Yue draws a big crowd
Facebook Profiles Out Narcissists, what do you think? Ah mon, so true eh?
China tainted milk crisis triggers global recalls, white rabbit candies, my childhood fave!
Amid milk scare, China's elite get special food
The 5 Most Stressful Cities: 1.Chicago, Illinois, 2.New York, New York, 3.Detroit, Michigan, 4.Los Angeles, California, 5.San Francisco, California according to Forbes
First Asian to Reach Pinnacle of Wine Expertise Speaks Out
Fukudome’s Hitting Is Downside on the North Side
Oregon county considers composting all food waste
EPA won't limit toxic pollutant in drinking water
全球廉潔指數香港排12
Chinese milk fears spread in Asia
Northwest Home To Some Of The Most Overvalued Homes According To Study, oh no, SW washington is on the list.
Taking Product Placement Another Step
Portland One Of Four Pilot Cities For New Dollar Coin
Professor: Current Crisis, Great Depression Differ

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Beavers Rocks!

Quizz, Beavers Take Down Top-Ranked Trojans, we are all so proud!

New era: bump cap

You will see more of me in that very practical head protection...multi color ones are the preference. I will need a backpack, not a fannypack to carry all my asfety gears with me at all time.
GO orange, Go black and Go white.

OSU news

OSU Study Uses New Method to Identify Meth Hot Spots in Oregon
National Historic District Approved for Oregon State University

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

James Hill
Ave Maria
Misirlou
Super Mario
“Pay particular attention to the pursuit of knowledge. The world is undergoing an enormous transformation today.” Dalai Lama
Jake Shimabukuro - Over the Rainbow (very JAZZY)


Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo`ole - "What A Wonderful World"

A cool song to learn.
Someone is playing in his style

Monday, September 22, 2008

We all have every right to successful life, happy life – Dalai Lama

I am listening to...

The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
The official site
But what I really should listen to is my Nihongo CDs............
Yiyun Li
Articles:
Will Words Fail Her
On (Not) Being an American Citizen
Book site
Author A Thousand Years of Good Prayers
Trailer
The Princess of Nebraska
Interview with the director
Trailer. World Premiere here on Oct 17th.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

"knowledge is power"--Sir Francis Bacon
Scholar claims to find medieval Jewish capital
Yiddish
Ashkenazi Jews

Days of celebration

International Day of Peace: Make Peace, Make Jazz & National Women's Friendship Day

Friday, September 19, 2008

PM2 start up paper

Do you like purple?
Blair gets serious on comedy show
FERC approves Bradwood LNG plant, this is in my neck of the wood... Liquidified Natural Gas!
Ichiro ties Keeler's record with 8th straight 200-hit season
Tokyo's gadget heaven: Akihabara
港奇岩怪石爭列國家公園
The art of mathematics, very pretty visual art!
港連續30年膺經濟最自由城市
Best Places for a Long Life, benton county, OR made it to the list at No.5. I was a benton county resident for 6 years.
Dogs Catch Human Yawns, my doggies sleep alot! I wonder why? ;>
Social website aims to reach out for world
Snacks Overpower Our Best Intentions
Bridging Generations and Hemispheres
Study Finds Link Between Plastics Chemical, Disease

What is Melamine?

There you go. Me doing China bashing AGAIN.

三聚氰胺, Melamine
Milk-Powder Scandal Angers Chinese Parents
Anekantavada

For those of us that travel a lot, what do you think?

Flying the Unfriendly Skies
Listen now: Journalist Finds Skies Not So 'Friendly' After All

One smart kid from Portland, OR

Seventh-grader shines with solar cell research
12-year-old Revolutionizes the Solar Cell

What was I doing when I was 12?

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Who is buying brand new paper machine besides the Asians? Ans: Metso to supply containerboard line to Amcor in Australia. I think ALB needs one!
Definition of irony: The same analysts that tell us what we should do and how to run our company cannot run their own. — Chris; Albany, Ore.

Toilet-paper researchers create 3-ply tissue
Weyerhaeuser could meet REIT conversion test by '09....2009 is only 3 months away... so will fiber and liquid board be a subsidary?
Is Paper Dead?
Capacity cuts lift paper makers
HP to cut 24,600 jobs as part of EDS integration

Rachel Lane=Mrs. Van Halen

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

My flea uke and some cool instructional videos

Something - JazzUkes Demonstrated

Flea Ukulele Demo Five Foot Two

Learning the Ukulele on YouTube!

At boss's crib

Watch it that hand!

Koshihikari Beer, it tastes so good!

Beers, beers, beers wrote about it . And you get it in for 4.29

Monday, September 15, 2008

Kristina Wong does Stand-up for the very first time ever!

Kristina Wong: Big Bad Chinese Mama

Diarrhea Queen

MOMO

Fullfilling Week ?? Sara & Sarah

Sara's SEE YA was too much to take. I was a little choked up. We will be doing many farewell speeches soon again, at least 4 more Norpacers will be leaving in the next 30 to 120 days. Who is counting anyway?

Shanghai old boys are going to get me back into the uke rythum.

After golf practice, I met up with, Sarah, an old college friend in the ChE days. She is one of those college buddies that you can have lots to say without much contact in between now and then. The fish tank, wooden stick stirring soy sauce fermentation was the best, not to forget the awesome posson and dude, where is my car? morning. The good old times in the W-valley.
Tofu Pad Thai
Yellow Curry with Chicken
BoringFish and Sarah

Rock climbing and whining about no promotion to the company Sr. VP of HR made Thursday very special.
Shaker is ........?? 10 Promises to Mocha and we spent the night in bed together. She is hooked.

Picnic by the river and enjoying the full moon with Korean meal at Gean's?




VKPC, John Calvin and Presbyterianism, PUA, Episcopal Church, practiced at Red Tail & Maki & Koshihikari Echigo Beer from Beer Advocate

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Herb Ohta Jr Daniel Ho Ukulele Super Jam 2006 Part 1

FunnY!

Doraemon

Football recaps

Oklahoma 55, Washington 14, I expected that the sooner would step all over on the dawgs!
BYU 59, UCLA 0, what happened here? Was the field empty?
USC 35, Ohio St. 3, despite my overwhelmingly dislike towards the Trojans, I am glad that they conquered the buckeyes!
Freshman runs for two touchdowns in 45-7 Oregon State victory over Hawaii. GO BEAVS!!!!

Saturday, September 13, 2008


Peggy & families: you are in my thoughts!
Endora: Stay in!
Herbert: Congrats on the job!
Ah Mon: Thanks for the comfort! We will do it well together.

We learn wisdom from failure much more than from success. We often discover what will do, by finding out what will not do; and probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery.
-Samuel Smiles

In the face of "failure" focus your energies by not dwelling on the experience but learning from it.

Picnic

Mid-Autumn Festival

Friday, September 12, 2008

【ニュース】犬の十戒(犬と私の10の約束)

Mocha looked alike howling

I started some of the special promises with Mocha tonight. To train her vocal skill, I played her some youtube Siberia Husky howling audition clips. She only found the clips impressive when the puppies were howling. I think she misses her huskies sibilings.

I really want to go to all these talks...

but I am not a dawg business school alumni. Check them out.

1. Authentic Leadership in a Changing World, Dr. Bruce Avolio, Foster School of Business, and William S. Ayer, CEO of Alaska Airlines

2.a) Neuroscience & Business Productivity: How to Use Your Brain for a Competitive Edge, John Medina, UW Bioengineering and author of Brain Rules OR
b) Globalization: the Micro and Macro Aspects of Cultural Diversity in Business Today, Co-Presenters Professor Xiao-Ping Chen and Professor Kevin Steensma

Boss is going to all these seminars, then he is going to see how the dawgs be crushed by NO.3 ranked OK sooners!

We care!

Norpac forum examines link between bad recycling habits, bottom line
Best Cities For Singles: San F. ranks 2nd. Seattle ranks 6th. LA ranks 16th. San Deigo ranks 19th. Las Vegas ranks 24th. Portland ranks 29th. Sacramento ranks 32th. SLC ranks 39th.
Does Race Matter In '08? The View From York, Pa. This is very good radio!
Obama says 'enough is enough'
Boss' Gender Can Affect Workers' Stress
Hong Kong Democrats survive polls
Saving WaMu won't be easy even for experienced outsider
Snapping Salmon: A Biologist's Underwater Passion, beautiful pictures from the program.
Student GOP leader resigns over Obama remark, is this guy for real? Disgusting Racist!
Washington Mascot, Spirit Got Placed On Disabled List, Mocha may have a shoot at this job?!
Tracing A Father's Steps On China's Long March
Poking Fun At The 'Stuff White People Like' fun book!

Thursday, September 11, 2008

I am a toiler and I am all beat up from the rock wall

I went rock climbing today at Nike's Lance Armstong Sport Center. I went all the way up to the top (10 meters high), following the fairly low-difficulty-ranked yellow path. I am still very proud.
I am a toiler, a moralist and a rationalist. WOW!

We had 4 panelists today. They are John (WY), Christine, Scott and Chris.
Chris: Days in Sears; Days in Nike Digital Commerce; Chris's Bio
Christine:
Tech industry CEO advocates for needs of small businesses

Scott: Japanese Americans support Muslims; Studio
"Fake it till you make it" S. Sakamoto

Beer Beer Beer

Oktoberfest at Mt. Angel

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

犬と私の10の約束 10 Promises with My Mocha????? Will that work too?

《我和尋回犬的十個約定》, I heard the movie is VERY VERY VERY TOUCHING! I will need 3 boxes of Kleenex!


中文譯本
1.請給我多點時間讓我明白你想要我做什麼?
2.你對我的信任就是我最大幸福
3.無論你怎樣對待我,我都不會忘記
4.不想說話的時候一定有我的理由
5.請時不時跟我說話,那怕我聽不懂
6.當你打我的時候,請記住我的牙可以輕易咬碎你的手骨,但我絕不會做這樣的事。
7.就算我變老了,亦要和我做好朋友
8.你有你的工作、娛樂活動及朋友,而我只有你
9.我大概只能活十年左右,所以請盡量花時間和我一起
10.當我死的時候,請你在我身邊,你要記得我一直愛你
犬と私の10の約束I have tears in my eyes by just watching this!!!!!!
Link in Japanese: Official Site; 文藝春秋 & Tokyo TV

Bloodbath begins....

International Paper Announces Paper Machine Shutdown in Valliant OK, this will happen on Nov 1st.
IP is diss'in the Wilsonville Testng lab as well.

I miss my friends in ALB and SP!

Perdy RIP

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Big Bad Chinese Mama: Your Source For Meeting A Nice, Subservient, Asian Bride and I want to find a hubby that will do the cleaning toilet duties!!!! LOL
In Any Language, a Full Plate
Matt White -LOVE

Uke season starts today

Monday, September 08, 2008

NW teams in PAC-10 was getting crushed!

Huskies (27-28 BYU), Cougars (3-66 Cal) & Beavers (14-45 Penn ST) lost this weekend except the Ducks (66-24 UT ST).
I am concerned when Beavers faces HI and Huskies faces NO.3-ranked OK next Saturday. I am worry.

《漣漪》

作曲﹕陳百強 作詞﹕鄭國江

生活靜靜似是湖水 全為妳泛起生氣
全為妳泛起了漣漪 歡笑全為妳起
生活淡淡似是流水 全因為妳變出千般美
全因為妳變出百樣喜 留下歡欣印記
靜默亦似歌 那感覺像詩
甜蜜是眼中的癡癡意 做夢也記起
這一串日子 幻想不到的優美



My mom @ work and life , my mentor, my friend, my teacher, my teammate

Group Lunch
From Taka's Party: Sara and BoringFish cutting cakes; Sara, BoringFish and others

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.----Charles Darwin

What does it mean?

Order here

Sunday, September 07, 2008

Kim Jong Kook

This is Me

only wind only wind

Moon festival is days away!

You want an ass-shaped moon cake? Buy it @ GOD跟奇華合作推出的「八月十五」月餅 They have「清一色」、「單吊」、「自摸」及「爆棚」。

Thank J for the forwards!

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.

Sin city, going to the Chapel to get married?!

DAY1: arrived at resort; dined at Makito and danced the night away at LAX @ Pyramid, OMG my feet burnt and Jamie is one cool cat! LAX is so fun!

DAY2: Lunch with Wes @ San Toki for Hot Stone BIBIMBAP. Checked out Caesars Palace & Bellagio. Dined at SUPER overpriced Marrakechvegas, and danced the morning away at Pure. Total chaos but the night was fun overall. I would say that the terrace at Pure is the BOMB. Thanks to the self nipple loving MO Brad and the young at heart billionaries, WJ and I were partying at the VIP section. Over dinner, I met the bride to be, Audrey, and many blondies, the occasion was fair. I do liked Hansen, Kelly and AnnMarie. Also there are Rachel and Matt, we, 4 non-LDS Washingtonians do stick together. The night left me a huge dry cleaner bill. I will be making a long list for the dry cleaner after this trip.

DAY 3: The Vegas life style finally made us living liked a bump. After breakfast/lunch at 2:30 PM, WJ and I just chilled by the pool, aka "kicking" in the lazy river till the 5 PM.. wedding party... and did I tell you that, I met the man of my dream. "WINK". He is made of chocolate!

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Mocha is looking thru the classified page!

Mocha needs a new career to consume her boundless energy. Here are the highlights of her resume: expertise in digging (dirt and rug certified), running (away as an escape artist and masters level in running the human), howling (great communicator), pulling (see running the human), and as a world ambassor (AB, BC, OR & WA)

Top career choices that she is considering.
1. Super dog liked Bolt! Rescue the ozone layer, fight green house gas and the W clan!
2. Adoption officier, find owner BoringFish a Miniature Siberian Husky and so Mocha can be the boss!
3. Public Relations Manager of the other losing WA team. Great, Mocha can howl at the tie-dye wearing Donald Duck! And all other morons who wear the W or the yellow O.
4. Safety Public relations Manager at mill town where clothing is optional (Just liked Mocha and the naked man) but ORANGE bump cap and safety glasses are madatory.
5. Deadly Model with good look and style.
6. PR: Nike Spoke-doggie for Iditarod Race! Slogon "JUST RUN with Booties"
7. PR again: Spoke-doggies (Mocha and Emily) for NACDA (North America Canine Dentistry Assoication), Strong teeth makes happy doggies! Sorry Romeo, you are NOT qualified!
8. President of the USA with her experience, she's clearly the top dog

Very addictive


WJ and I were hitting balls at driving range, so much fun and surprisingly very relaxing.

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Alaskan Huskies

Ronnie (Oscar + Bobcat) from work just came back from his Alaska trip. He was very eager to share with me about his visit at Happy Trial Kennels. Mocha envies them!

Portland Japanese Garden, free admission day

The Portland Japanese Garden will be holding a Free Admission Day on September 2, from 10am-7pm—sponsored by the PGE Foundation. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to invite their friends, family, and fellow community members to visit the Garden on this Free Day. Garden guides will be stationed throughout the Garden to help answer questions and speak about the Garden's history, culture, and traditions. Come enjoy the Garden as summer transitions into fall.
Please note the general photography guidelines for the Japanese Garden

Monday, September 01, 2008

八大招生用紙122噸 調查指中大港大3年列耗紙榜首
Should you put the brakes on flirting?
Fruit under the microscope, check out the slide show, it is fascinating.
Toyota cuts car sales forecasts, we need fuel-efficient vehicles.
Hard times for Japan's temples
Huge rally against Taiwan leader
Japan PM in surprise resignation, I lost track of who and who is the Japan PM, resignaton happened a lot.
Fall Movies: Corsets, Crises, Comedies and Cranks
Why Do Women Date Older Men?... I think women just want to date men, not boys.
即棄筷子 經漂白防腐, I can start using my own set of utensils to eat at work, so nore plastic folks, spoons and wooden chopsticks.
Eyes On The Pride
Melting Arctic Ice Imperils Polar Bears
'Glazed America:' For The Love Of Doughnuts

Uke season is here!

I have been thinking about my plain but very lovable Pineapple since July, I actaully even played it for MOCHA. She was intrigued by it and I don't know if she thinks she can eat my wooden pineapple or she can attacks the uke and shred it into little piece of wood for fun.

CUA gets many gigs this summer and finally the PUA is coming of the summer hibernation. YEAH!
Wall.E Down To Earth
Animator, Director And Writer Andrew Stanton

Crying time...

The Painted Veil (2006 film) & Edward Norton

Stitches and broken limbs? Any taker?

We had 3 accidents in the last 2 months....this is a serious matter, and it takes serious people to solve this serious problem. We reached 07 record and we will all soon be wearing bump caps. Will bump cap, gloves really gotta save us from going home with a head, 2 arms, 10 fingers and 10 toes? We will still have very bruised foreheads... should we all have one customed made armor? COOL.
Step Brothers, I heard it is very funny, it's hard not to be when you have actors Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, 2 goofy balls together. Listen to NPR's Fresh air

September goal-physical ativites.. very ambitious!

Dancing, swimming, golfing, playing Uke, studying Nihongo, reading, Rock climbing at Nike gym