Embarcadero Blues by Goh Nakamura

We never touch someone so lightly that you can't find a trace of that. -- Peggy Tabor Millin

Boeing Sells $8 Billion in 787s to American Airlines
GM to close stamping plant near Grand Rapids
So when I was in WI, I learned that NewPage Will Shut Kimberly, WI Coated Papers Mill
The economy is really struggling.....so the question is: How do I stay competitive within my industry? Is tissue my answer or an MBA?

Happy B-day, Todd!

"Every artist was first an amateur." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sled dog show... my past time at Marriot!

The toughest race on earth Transport

Paper world

Transport Packaging: Stone-Age Solution, are you ready to make paper from stone?
This guy wrote in an article about how he will never buy a newspaper in his lifetime, so will his sons. OMG

Best Sex is Short and Sweet

WY-what else will they sell before the end of 2009? REIT Era is coming soon.

Weyerhaeuser plans to sell commercial construction business
Weyerhaeuser News Release, bye bye John P!

Side note:
Screaming for orders: Snowflake takes 8-day curtailment as market weakens
Curtailments, shutdowns are coming out left and right in N. America.. I can't keep up tracking. We were making paper for Jordan, Taiwan and Thailand last week.

It happens all the time around here....

"A problem is a chance for you to do your best." --Duke Ellington, American jazz composer

My feeling...

Ft. Mac made the headline!

U.S. taps Canada's oil sands _ but at an environmental cost

Texas takes the top spot in AP poll & Beavs beat Cougars 66-13

American Cheese land, WI

Small town charm
Boringfish with ice-cream


Museum of modern art

It's a sticky business!

UW madison MBA beer kickball game 2 & tailgate

Go Bucky!

Land Sharks Won!

盧廣仲

100種生活MVThanks, Lam.

Grandma Lunar B-day!

I am expecting pictures from Karen!

說好的 幸福呢

怎麼了 你累了 說好的 幸福呢 我懂了 不說了 愛淡了 夢遠了

Thanks, Endora!

Nobel Prize, legacy

UCSD'S Roger Tsien shares Nobel Prize in chemistry & Illuminating work honored
3 win Nobel for subatomic physics research

Kimi's Doc Martin

I miss them!

Asian-white couples have distinct pregnancy risks
Why Some Women Hate Sarah Palin
August Rush
Avalanche 4, Blackhawks 3, OT

Beautiful skyline...

Good mower

Tough times ahead...... waiting.. tissue? MBA?

nternational Paper Announces Paper Machine Shutdown
Today was the day. I am having very mixed feeling about the whole paper world.

SNL debate

Partner?

Grandma is worry.

Go Sox.

BoringFish reporting from Sears Tower, Chicago

Grandma & Mikey B days

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

"Weird Al" Yankovic - White & Nerdy

Youtube Link

Missed it.

The New Revolution In HUMAN ORIGINS

The desert

I am MANLY!

Utah is on BoringFish's nono list after OH ST.

No. 15 Utah rallies for 31-28 win, the better team won! I was so hoping for another hour of over time!

At USC, can the Ducks learn from the Beavers?, I hope the quack-quack can beat the spoiled children.

Office romance

Songs For Ill-Advised Office Romances, I like songs 3,4 & 5.

5 songs:
1.Step into My Office, Baby
Artist: Belle & Sebastian
2.There Is No Train
Artist: Nina Nastasia/Jim White
3.To Destruction
Artist: Dolorean
4.Kiss Catastrophe
Artist: The Damnwells
5.Pretend Love
Artist: The Avett Brothers

Home Boy, ABC rapper in HK
East L.A. wants to be its own city
Cadbury pulls melamine-laced chocolate from China, Cadbury, one of my fave.
Sneaky or innocent? NN physicist charged with selling information to China; Local Physicist Charged In Illegal Export Of Space Launch Data To China
調查指七成九人按需要用紙

SAD SAD SAD

International Paper Announces Paper Machine Shutdown, IP announced plans to shut down its No. 2 paper machine at the Albany Mill in Oregon as of Oct. 5. Oh my heart hurts.

I am reading...

1421: The Year China Discovered the World by Gavin Menzies

I am on the roads for the next 20+ days, go Beavs!

WA> UT > IL> WI> IL > WA> TX> WA> CA Beavs at Huskies! and maybe BC at the end of the month!

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

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

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?

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


Andy Lau @ Asian Films Awards

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

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

More bad news for the newspaper business

CEO says Bee parent faces 'biggest challenge in its modern history'

McClatchy Eliminates Another 1,150 Jobs Or 10 Percent Of Workforce; Sees $100 Million Cost Savings

Back in 2006, Nobody Killed The Newspaper

Who will stay on the top by the end of the decade after shutdown, layoff and out of business? Gannette & NY Times?

Wayne Wang isn't missing
Wayne Wang Revisits The Immigrant Experience
UBC social club video 'culturally offensive'; CVC punished for video
Chinese Americans Split On Olympic Pride
Growing Up Chinese American, Graphically
Tradition with a Twist at Chinese Weddings
Author Recalls Chinese American History in 'Driven Out'

"National Good Neighbor Day"

Always the fourth Sunday in September, do you have good neighbor?

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

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.

"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

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?

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

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

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

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!!!!

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

【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!

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

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!