Fwd: It's on. Make Photo Magnets on your iPhone

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From: "Kodakgallery.com" <membership@smile.kodakgallery.com>
Date: 27 April, 2012 6:04:27 AM PDT
To: "Jason Wang" <computerdiy@yahoo.com>
Subject: It's on. Make Photo Magnets on your iPhone
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Fwd: Weekly Asia Update: All in the Family

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From: Matthews Asia <info@matthewsasia.com>
Date: 27 April, 2012 9:33:31 AM PDT
To: <computerdiy@yahoo.com>
Subject: Weekly Asia Update: All in the Family

Weekly Asia Update April 27, 2012

Casino mogul Stanley Ho with one of his daughters and his third wife. Related Links April Asia Insight: China's Development--Same but Different Fund Prices & Performance   All in the Family A recent study by the Credit Suisse Emerging Market Research Institute revealed that family-run businesses are at the heart of Asia, representing half of all listed companies with a market capitalization equal to one-third of Asia's GDP. Naturally, these businesses are a critical source of private wealth creation for the region. In researching Asia's small companies, we note that the role of ownership is important, especially when owners have significant financial interests in a firm, allowing them to take a long-term perspective in running their businesses. Research has shown that over the past 10 years family businesses in many Asian countries (excluding Japan) have generated higher total returns and profitability than their respective benchmarks (India and Indonesia being exceptions). Many publicly traded owner-controlled businesses in Asia remain in the hands of their founders. By contrast, many businesses in the U.S. and Europe are typically run by fourth and fifth generation family members. However, many Asian family businesses are beginning to undergo a stage of generational transition. An important consideration for these businesses is a solid succession plan, especially when extended families have differing ideas for a patriarch's transition. One notable high-profile Asian family feud is the dispute over Macau gaming industry titan Stanley Ho's empire. The messy dispute may put a dent not only in Ho's reputation but in his assets. Indeed, out of 250 family-run companies in Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan that were analyzed in a study conducted by a professor at Hong Kong's Chinese University, shareholder value (by market capitalization) during an eight-year succession period, (five years prior to succession and three years post-succession) dropped by an average of 60%. Being able to simplify a firm's ownership structure is often the initial step needed for planning a smooth transition. A key decision to be made is whether a family will hire outside management to take over for a passing founder or appoint family members to be in charge. For businesses that continue to be controlled by family members, competent management is an important consideration. When we assess the strength of a firm's management bench during our research trips we look for appointments to key positions that were made on merit rather than merely the wishes of the founding family. As bottom-up investors, we devote a significant part of our research process to identifying companies and management whose interests are aligned with minority shareholders. We try to gauge alignment of shareholder interests through qualitative measures such as a history of dividend payments and a track record of good capital allocation, since smaller companies with superior cash generation may be tempted to invest in projects outside of their main focus. Tarik Jaleel Research Analyst Matthews International Capital Management, LLC

You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Matthews Asia Funds carefully before making an investment decision. This and other information about the Funds is contained in the prospectus, which may also be obtained by calling 800.789.ASIA (2742). Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money as it explains the risks associated with investing in international and emerging markets. Investing in international and emerging markets may involve additional risks, such as social and political instability, market illiquidity, exchange-rate fluctuations, a high level of volatility and limited regulation. Fixed income investments are subject to additional risks, including, but not limited to, interest rate, credit and inflation risks. In addition, single-country and sector funds may be subject to a higher degree of market risk than diversified funds because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic location. Investing in small- and mid-size companies is more risky than investing in large companies as they may be more volatile and less liquid than large companies. The subject matter contained herein has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Matthews does not accept any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information. Matthews Asia Funds are distributed in the United States by Foreside Funds Distributors LLC Matthews Asia Funds are distributed in Latin America by HMC Partners © 2012 Matthews International Capital Management, LLC

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FW: We need laptops and computers urgently, Celebrate Earth Day 2012 with ERA

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From: ERA Donations [mailto:lance@era.ca]
Sent: 2012, April, 20 4:06 PM
To: Wang, Jason (Burnaby)
Subject: We need laptops and computers urgently, Celebrate Earth Day 2012 with ERA

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Fwd: Weekly Asia Update: China's Financial Reform

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From: Matthews Asia <info@matthewsasia.com>
Date: 13 April, 2012 8:21:55 AM PDT
To: <computerdiy@yahoo.com>
Subject: Weekly Asia Update: China's Financial Reform

Weekly Asia Update April 13, 2012

Pedestrians walk past a bank in Beijing. Related Links April Asia Insight: China's Development--Same but Different Fund Prices & Performances   China's Financial Reform Over the past few years, investors have had concerns about Chinese banks with respect to slower loan growth and the potential for bad debt connected with local government financing vehicles. While 2011 was a difficult year for China's economy, its banks actually posted solid earnings growth—so good, in fact, that last month, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao declared that the country's largest state-owned banks make money "too easily." He added that their control on lending is "limiting the growth of independent businesses" and that the banks form a monopoly that needs to be broken up. To remedy this, the central government agreed to allow private capital to enter the lending market. Major banks, which dominate China's lending market, have reported strong profits thanks to a very extensive network of bank branches. And since the government regulates both the deposit rates that banks pay and the lending rates they charge, the banks enjoy a very healthy spread between loan and deposit rates. To further evaluate this issue, my colleagues and I recently made a trip to Wenzhou, a city known as the country's cradle of private enterprise. The central government recently gave Wenzhou the green light on financial reforms to offer alternatives to current lending channels. During our trip, we met with more than a dozen entrepreneurs across several industries. We came away impressed by the innovative and adaptive capabilities of these entrepreneurs. We were also amazed to learn that most of them have no viable access to bank loans. Large banks prefer to lend to big state-owned enterprises, avoiding smaller private companies due to higher perceived risks. When banks do lend to smaller clients, their interest rates tend to be prohibitively high, as are rates from the private lending market. Proposed financial reforms in Wenzhou are expected to allow private capital to establish lending institutions focused on serving small and even micro enterprises. The reforms could also allow those offering private capital to set up or take shares in rural banks and credit companies. Overall, the plan is intended to legitimize private lending in Wenzhou, making the lending landscape more competitive. This, in turn, supports small- and medium-sized firms. If successful, the reforms may have a broader implication for China's overall financial system. Hardy Zhu Research Analyst Matthews International Capital Management, LLC

You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Matthews Asia Funds carefully before making an investment decision. This and other information about the Funds is contained in the prospectus, which may also be obtained by calling 800.789.ASIA (2742). Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money as it explains the risks associated with investing in international and emerging markets. Investing in international and emerging markets may involve additional risks, such as social and political instability, market illiquidity, exchange-rate fluctuations, a high level of volatility and limited regulation. Fixed income investments are subject to additional risks, including, but not limited to, interest rate, credit and inflation risks. In addition, single-country and sector funds may be subject to a higher degree of market risk than diversified funds because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic location. Investing in small- and mid-size companies is more risky than investing in large companies as they may be more volatile and less liquid than large companies. The subject matter contained herein has been derived from several sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of compilation. Matthews does not accept any liability for losses either direct or consequential caused by the use of this information. Matthews Asia Funds are distributed in the United States by Foreside Funds Distributors LLC Matthews Asia Funds are distributed in Latin America by HMC Partners © 2012 Matthews International Capital Management, LLC

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