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		Greater Vancouver 380°: As Seen Through the Eyes of an Artist My other project: a collaboration with internationally renowned local artist Raymond Chow for a souvenir book of drawings and paintings of around Greater Vancouver in preparation for and celebration of Vancouver once again welcoming the world with the winter Olympics of 2010.
		Information on Wikipedia about pearls, including fresh water pearls (much cheaper than salt water pearls). Nowadays, almost all pearls are cultured.
		The story of Shangri-la, the namesake of our company, chosen for its allusions to the foreign, exotic, mystical, legendary. It was based on the historical kingdom of Tibet.
		A fund raising event for the Canadian Diabetes Association, for which we donated three jewelry items for the silent auction. The event, which included a variety concert and silent auction, was held at Richmond's River Rock Casino on Nov 25, 2009.
		The May 7 event: Raymond Chow Presents Two Beauties The Jade Piano and the Vancouver contestant for Miss Canada. Raymond Chow's Heintzman grand piano features jade figures depicting scenes and characters from Dream of the Red Chamber. It is one of only 5 in the world.
		Kiki Massage, my wife's service for new nursing mothers. (painting of Mother and Child courtesy of Raymond Chow)
		, another business I started working with recently as a distributor. It is a premium health drink made from a combination of 19 fruit juices based on the Açai berry from Brazil. No added sugars, sweeteners, or artificial anything. Very high in antioxidants, and formulated to have many health benefits.
		My kung fu school, led by grandmaster Stephen M.D. Chang, who also has over 70 film credits.
		The site of my sister and her husband for their books, radio show, and other projects focused on the environment, gardening, drumming, photography and graphic arts. The first major book project is Trash Talk, about how steps we commoners can take in our everyday life to protect the environment.
		Free Geek, where my younger son and I often volunteer. The best place in Vancouver to volunteer, get used computer components, or learn about computers. Volunteers get a free education and a "Geek Box:" a re-built computer running Ubuntu (based on Linux kernel) and other open source software.
		M.A.S.H. (Modular Apparel Style Hemp) My friend's online business retailing clothing made of hemp and even bamboo! All with beautiful designs he creates himself.
		Capulet Art, an art consulting website run by Kevan Seng