Seattle Exhibit Terracotta Warriors

Xian's Terracotta Warriors coming to Seattle, Jesse Tam.  The upcoming exhibit of the Terracotta Warriors from April 8 - Sept. 4, 2017 at Pacific Science Center, Terracotta Warriors: Guards for Eternity. Tickets for the event are available online for members, groups and visitors.  

Xian Terracotta Army, Jesse

The collection of sculptures called the Terracotta Army is now believed to be spread over three different pits. It is primarily made up of soldier figures and is estimated to include more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 670 horses and additional figures like acrobats, government officials and musicians.  

• Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huang require such figures to guard his tomb?
• How did sculptors in 200 BCE create these impressively realistic sculptures?
• Why did it take so long for us to discover this massive group of artifacts?
• How were the caverns engineered to prevent collapse?
• What tools made this remarkable achievement possible?

You can find the answers to these questions and more at the Pacific Science Center’s upcoming exhibit Terracotta Warriors: Guards for Eternity. Created in partnership with The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, the exhibit will begin a limited five-month run in April of 2017. The exhibit will delve into the science, history and architecture of this fascinating collection and will feature several Terracotta Warriors on display.

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Winter Sun Best Destinations - Jesse Tam

Winter sun destinations, Jesse Tam. Rainy Seattle and Bellevue with darkest and gray skies will make us long for places to escape. Winter is right around the corner, and with that comes cold weather, snow and wind chills.   If this doesn’t sound like something you want to be around for, you’re in luck because there are plenty of destinations you can escape to with warm weather.  

 Here are some places for that winter time fun and escape:

Florida Keys is a coral cay of tropical islands. They form about 120 miles of the southernmost portion of the country between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. With warm temperatures and sunny weather year-round, they Keys are the perfect destination.  Some things for the adventurous include skydiving, scuba diving or snorkeling.

Maui during December is 82 degrees. Maui is known for its watching spectacular and incredible surf.  Enjoy the best of both worlds; a laid back atmosphere, but also extreme adventure. Relax on the beach and lush green landscapes of island life.

California is the perfect season to visit during winter. There are fewer tourists compared to the summer months, so you don’t have to worry about the crowds and long lines.  Visit the beautiful beaches, wine tasting in Napa Valley, visit San Francisco and it's iconic bridge, Disneyland or explore the most famous Yosemite National Park.

The Golf Club of Newcastle Sells

It's an amazing view of Bellevue, Seattle and the sound, Jesse Tam from Newcastle. The Golf Club at Newcastle sells to HNA Holdings Group of Hong Kong. HNA Holdings agreed to purchase Oki Golf's 8 premier properties for $137 million. As part of the property sale, Oki Golf Management will be retained to manage daily operations for each course in its portfolio.

The eight golf courses are: The Golf Club at Newcastle, Washington National Golf Club, The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge, Trophy Lake Golf & Casting, Harbour Pointe Golf Club, The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie, The Plateau Club, and Indian Summer Golf & Country Club. The 1,880 acres of property are home to 180 holes, complete with clubhouses and other amenities

The popular programs such as the Oki Golf Players Card will continue along with the service and maintenance standards that have made Oki Golf the premier golf course proprietor in the Seattle and Bellevue area.     https://jesset28.blogspot.com/

Preparing for Hurricane Storm

The weather forecast for Hurricane Matthew will hit millions of Americans in the Southeast this week. It's time to prepare for the worst with the impact of the Category 3 storm and change travel plans before the storm hits the region.  Here are some tips to survive a hurricane storm.

1)  Have enough food and water for each person in your household for three days. Canned items, non-perishable food, manual can openers and a grill or propane to heat up food.

2)   Prepare an emergency supplies bag in case you need to evacuate quickly. Important papers, documents, medical prescriptions, eyeglasses, electronic devices or hard drives. Grab and go bag and clothing.

3)  Check and make sure you flashlights and extra batteries available.  Stock up on tarps and garbage bags if water damages roof and to keep items dry.

4)  Have a portable weather radio or generator in case power goes out. It could take days for repair of power. Keep generators outdoors and a safe distance away from the house so fumes do not become a hazard.
5)   ATM and gas pumps will not work if there are outages, fill up the cars and have small amount of cash on hand in case of emergency purchases.

Stay alert, heel the advice of the broadcast updates in your area.  Thanks for reading  Jesse https://jesset28.blogspot.com/

Salmon Days Celebration

Salmon Days will be Oct 1st-2nd from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm in downtown Issaquah, a short drive from Bellevue eastside and Seattle across the I-90 bridge. Come meet Sammy the Salmon and bring the whole family to the parade starting at 10:00 am. The parade  route begins at Front & Dogwood and North on Front Street where it will take a left on Gilman Blvd.

Shuttles will be available from from 9am - 7pm, cost $4 per person, children under 10 ride free.  Cash only, paid on return trip. Shuttle locations are Issaquah Transit Center Park & Ride, Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride, Costco Corporation Parking lot.

Enjoy over 40 food vendors from across the world, you won't leave hungry. Check out the Field of Fun with Toymaker's Workshop, Soccer Experience, Mini-Train, Music and more...The premier Pacific Northwest's fish festival takes place every year. Celebrate the return of the salmons with non-stop activities. Join the Rotary fun run to support the Rotary Foundation.

A weekend of activities filled with arts and crafts, entertainment, food and return of the salmons to the region.  Learn more about the salmons and visit the Salmon Hatchery.  It's a great event, thanks for visiting  Jesse

Unique Exhibits, Gates Foundation Visitor Center

The holiday weekend in greater Seattle or Bellevue, Jesse Tam visiting The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center will be open for special hours on Sunday, August 31st 10an to 6pm. Come learn about the projects and work done to improve lives from Seattle to South Africa and across the global.

It's a fun and unique experience for the whole family through interactive exhibits. See how clean water can be access in the world, education, challenges, ideas and solutions. The foundation is across the street from the Space Needle and Seattle Center. Street parking, public transportation or public garage are available.

Special hours on Labor Day weekend:

Sunday, August 31, 10am to 6pm

Hours  Tuesday – Saturday,  10am to 5pm (until 6pm from June 3-August 30)
Closed Sunday, Monday, and all U.S. holidays

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center 
 440 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Arrive curious, leave inspired.  Thanks for visiting, Jesse Tam more places to go ...

International District Parade

This weekend is the International District annual Seafair Parade in Chinatown - Seattle. Join Jesse Tam and the Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce.  This year's event will be held on Sunday, July 24 starting at 7pm.  The parade is sanctioned as a Seafair event featuring the Chinese Girls Drill Team, lion dances, bands, floats and community groups.

Bring the family early to the International District in Seattle and grab an early dinner. There will be a grand stand for viewers or bring a blanket and save your favorite spot along the parade route.  The weather will be perfect for a summer evening celebration.  It's a great event for all ages, see you there!  Jesse

Seatte Seafair Jesse 

Come experience a truly international group of participants and enjoy the evening with our local community. Free street parking, arrive early and reserve a seat or place along the parade route.

Bellevue Outdoor Movies in the Park

Bellevue Outdoor Movies in the Park by Jesse Tam. 
Summer is here and school is out for the kids, but how will they be preoccupied during the months. Vacation plans, outdoor camping or day camps will most likely be on the lists of events for the family. The warm summer evenings are wonderful memories of families spending time outdoors at the park, picnics and playing along the beach.  

A popular evening event Jesse  suggests for families of all ages is the Movie in the Park series. Bellevue and the surrounding area have showings during the summer at various locations and dates. The Crossroads Parks series starts on August 4- 25  on Thursday evenings, see the shows below and start a tradition. 

Crossroads Park – Thursdays August 4-25

16000 NE 10th Street

The free Crossroads Movies in the Park series, showing some of this year’s best movies!  Free activities begin at 7:30 p.m. Come early to enjoy fun games, crafts and activities for kids  Grab a blanket, a lawn chair and your family, friends, neighbors or coworkers to watch favorite movies screen 

August 4  - Inside Out, PG

August 11 - Minions, PG

August 18 - Good Dinosaur, PG

August 25 - Pan, PG

Movies will be cancelled in the event of rain

Movies start at dusk (between 8:45 and 9:30 p.m.)

Thanks for reading, more on  https://jessetam.com/  Happy summer.  Enjoy the warm evening at the park with your blanket or low back lawn chair.

If There is a Book

If There is a Book post Jesse Tam - We are all storytellers and each of us has a life story to share.  Have you found that book or were you the author?  There are many things in each of our lives that bring joyful memories from a simple smile to accepting the first real job.  So many things to share and things to ponder, so what will fill those chapters in the book.

Write your story - share the facts - tell your story -you are the storyteller https://jessetam.com/  If there is a book you really want to read.  Follow and learn more, thanks for visiting.

The Real Estate Market

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The real estate market in the greater Bellevue metropolitan region continues to be strong. Jesse Tam invites you to join the organization to hear from the panel of specialist on May 18. Pre-Qualifying the Buyer.  New Seattle office high rises and cranes are increasing in South Lake Union and Bellevue downtown due to business expansions such as Google, Facebook, Expedia, Amazon. https://jessewa28.wordpress.com/  Stay current with the trend for the northwest.

 

Pre-Qualifying the Buyer...Don't Get Trumped!

 

A panel of three Business Broker/ M&A transaction experts will their share best practices and checklist recommendations for pre-qualifying individual and corporate buyers of privately held companies. 

Our panel of experts include:

Bill Pearsall, Founder, Transition360

Leif Johnson, Managing Director, Exvere

Jesse Tam, Managing Director, Mega Pacific Investments, Ltd.

Read more / info     http://www.businesstransitionadvisors.org/#!events/cbzn

Spring In the Northwest

Spring in the Northwest with Jesse Tam  This year was a record high temperature for the Northwest region with early arrival of spring flowers, cherry blossoms and tulips in the fields. It's true, we had a few days of 80 degree temperatures breaking another record for 2016.  We know spring is around the corner when the annual Boat Show was held in late January-February and the opening season for baseball in April with the Mariners season.

Another favorite place suggested to view the city is from West Seattle along Harbor Avenue and Alki beach. Enjoy a stroll along the beach or bike on the path with your family or pets. Traffic can get heavy and difficult to find parking when the weather is warm.

The beach provides places for picnics and barbecues.

Drop in for a snack at the local eateries for ice cream, coffee, sandwiches and great dining.

Who can resist the beautiful flower at the market.  Visiting Pike Place Market is always a favor for locals and out of town visitors. It brightens the soul watching the people, smell of fresh produce, flowers, crafts, music and more.  Each day is unique with events throughout the year. 

Plan ahead during the summer months and reserve your accommodation's early visiting Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.  The cruise ship industry to Alaska brings additional tourist to the region with hotels filling to capacity.  jessetam  read more blogs and update

Seattle's Apartment Market

Seattle's Apartment Market by Jesse Tam

The Emerald City has created a hot market for people moving to our beautiful city and search for apartment.  Jesse Tam observed the rise of Amazon headquarter in Belltown, Google expansion headquarters, Facebook and other startups making Seattle number two according to Zillow.

Many companies provide internships during the summer months with demand for housing near the headquarters and easy access to transportation.  https://jessewa28.wordpress.com/
Bellevue and Redmond provides new apartments and condo in the area.

Top 10 Hottest Apartment Markets:

1. Columbus, OH
2. Seattle, WA
3. Denver, CO (tied for third)
4. San Jose, CA (tied for third
5. Portland, OR
6. Tampa, FL
7. Orlando, FL
8. Phoenix, AZ
9. Austin, TX
10. Dallas, TX
11. Las Vegas, NV

Discovering Kunming and Yunnan Providence

The world is full of adventure and stories after 30 plus years of travel and business trips.  Sharing another recent visit to Asia with Jesse Tam to the southwest providence of Yunnan. Our friends have visited Seattle many times during the summer/winter holidays and asked that I reciprocate with going to see Kunming.  It took many years before I decided to depart Seattle International airport and venture to this city with a different dialect and rich culture.

Kunming  City of Eternal Spring - Jesse Tam

Kunming is an important trade and port gateway for China from Vietnam and southeast Asia.  It provides oil pipelines and natural resources to help with China's economical needs and suppliers. As one of China's famous ancient and cultural cities, it's history can be traced backed to 30,000 years. The mild climate with year round flowers and blossoms gives the city the nickname "City of Eternal Spring".

Traditional food

Serving some of the local traditional food on large bamboo leaves with display on table top.

Interesting experience trying out different food and culture in southwestern China. The mild climate produces plenty of vegetables and varieties of fruit

 A very interesting meal where eating is with the hands and no utensils. Enjoying new friendship and food with people in Kunming.  A city with many dialects, backgrounds and years of culture. Travel opens doors to understanding others and making new friendship.  Gathering with Jesse and learning to speak another Chinese dialect.
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More Displays of fresh products, special handmade noodles ....

Fresh Produces and Goods

Traditional Handmade Noodle with spices

World Trade Center,  Jesse T

Cultural and Diversity

Seattle Boating and Events

Living in the Northwest, we always look forward to the Seattle Boat Show in January. A great way to start another year in January and look ahead to the outdoors and sailing.  The show runs from Jan. 29 through Feb. 6 at Century Link Field Events Center and South Lake Union this year.  Jesse Tam on the waters of Puget Sound or Lake Washington, Seattle to Bellevue time for boating with another warm month.

"The largest show on the West Coast, it features some 1,000 boats and yachts in two locations, more than three acres of the latest and greatest gadgets and gear, 430+ exhibitors, 200+ free seminars. It's a family event with a special Kids Zone at the indoor location at Century Link Field. There are free boat rides at South Lake Union with two locations to enjoy your day.   Chowder Chomp, wine tasting or attending a seminar, it's another great chance to see the latest."

When: Friday, Jan. 29 – Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 Where: Century Link Field Event Center South Lake Union 800 Occidental Avenue South, Seattle 901 Fairview Avenue N, Seattle Free shuttle run continuously between both locations 

 Hours: CenturyLink Field Event Center South Lake Union Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 8 pm Weekdays: 11 a.m. - 5 pm Fridays: 11 am - 9 pm Weekends: 10 am - 5 pm Saturdays: 10 am - 8 pm Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm

 Tickets: Adults: $12; Youth (11-17): $5 5-Day BIG Pass $24 Monday – Thursday after 5pm: $8 (And $5 parking after 5pm) Kids 10 & under: Free NEW FOR 2016: Purchase tickets online and receive $2 weekend parking at the Union Station Garage 

Tickets to Sails & Ales and Uncorked are $27 per night and include show admission, tasting tokens and a souvenir glass. 


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It's Celebrate Asia

It's almost here, you'll enjoy an outstanding performance with Lion dance/Kung Fu, children's choir

and more pre and post event on Sunday, January 31st.  Spend the afternoon at Benaroya Hall for this one hour seventeen minute performance. The perfect way to start the Chinese new year of the Monkey, February 8th suggested Jesse Tam.  Seattle celebrates the spirit of Asia with an entertaining performance.   https://ay.wordpress.com/tag/jesse-tam/

The Seattle Symphony’s annual Celebrate Asia concert is a rare opportunity to revel in rich musical traditions of Seattle’s Asian communities. This year's concert features Xiaogang Ye’s Starry Sky for Piano and Orchestra which premiered at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Plus, community choruses perform popular Asian folk songs including Jasmine Flower...more info:  http://bit.ly/1JYYUi6

Parking and ticket purchases are still available on line or at the box office during business hours.

Success and Positive Attitude

The things that we tend to associate happiness and success tend to correlate with having money or wealth.  This is the time we start making new resolutions, but also need to reflect on how grateful for the basic things in each of our lives.  Jesse Tam sharing stories and ideas - 

What are you grateful for?  The time we have with our families, a warm places to call our home or just waking up each day without being in pain.  A healthy person and positive attitude goes a long way.  Follow your instincts...what makes us think we'd be happy with more?

Just a thought, reflections, business ventures, meetings, education, goals...