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'''''HK Magazine''''' is a free, [[Hong Kong]]-based [[English-language]] weekly magazine published by Asia City Publishing Limited. With its premier issue published in [[1991]], it targets [[young]] [[metropolitan]]s with a focus on "City Living". It offers discussions on current social issues as well as entertainment listings. New issue of the magazine is available every Friday in cafes, restaurants, bars and stores where expatriates and tourists often visit. The 600th issue will be published on 11 [[November 2005]].
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Name = California |
Fullname = California |
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Nickname = The Golden State |
Capital = [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]] |
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Governor = [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] |
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'''California''' is a [[U.S. States|state]] located in the [[The West (U.S.)|western]] [[United States]], bordering the [[Pacific Ocean]]. The most populous and third largest state in the U.S., California is both physically and demographically diverse. The state's official nickname is "The Golden State", which may refer to either the discovery of gold in California in 1848 and the subsequent [[California Gold Rush|gold rush]], or to the golden brown color of much of the state during the summer. California's U.S. Postal abbreviation is '''CA''', and its [[Associated Press]] abbreviation is '''Calif.'''
[[Image:wangrr1.jpg|left|thumb|150px|HK Magazine: Targeting on young Hong Kong metropolitans]]
[[Southern California]] is highly [[population|populated]], while the larger [[northern California]] is less densely populated. The vast majority of the population lives within 50 miles (80 km) of the Pacific Ocean.
The name comes from ''Las sergas de Espladián'' (Adventures of Spladian), a [[16th century]] novel, by [[Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo]], where there is an island paradise called California.
== '''History''' ==
{{mainarticle|[[History of California]]}}
The founders of '''''HK Magazine''''' are Greg Duncan, Stephen Freeman and Gretchen Worth. In [[1989]], considering Hong Kong as a suitable place to start a city living magazine, they decided to establish an English-language magazine.
The first [[European]]s to explore the coast were [[Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo|Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo]] in [[1542]], followed by [[Francis Drake]] in [[1579]]. Beginning in the late 1700s, Spanish missionaries set up tiny settlements on enormous grants of land in the vast territory north of Spanish (Baja) California proper. Upon Mexican independence from Spain, the [[California missions|chain of missions]] became the property of the Mexican government, and they were quickly dissolved and abandoned.
The first issue of '''''HK Magazine''''' was published in [[June 1991]] by a local private company Asia City Publishing Limited. It had 24 pages and a [[circulation]] of 15,000. As the name of the magazine suggests, it is a magazine about life in Hong Kong. It started off as a monthly magazine and was originally called "HK: the indispensable Hong Kong Guide", as depicted on the cover, although it was also referred to as "HK Magazine".
California was the name given to the northwestern part of the [[Spain|Spanish]] Empire in [[North America]]. Following the [[Mexican-American War]] of [[1847]], the region was divided between [[Mexico]] and the United States. The Mexican portion, Baja (lower) California was later divided into the states of [[Baja California]] and [[Baja California Sur]]. The American portion, Alta (upper) California became the U.S. state of California in 1850.
In [[November 1992]], because of the ambiguity of the name and the change of the publisher's schedule, the magazine was renamed as "HK Magazine" and was published bi-weekly for almost three years.
In 1848, the Spanish-speaking population of distant upper California numbered around 4,000. But after gold was discovered, the population burgeoned with Americans and a few Europeans in the great [[California gold rush]]. A [[California Republic]] was founded and the [[Flag of California|Bear Flag]] was flown that featured a [[Brown bear|golden bear]] and a star. The Republic came to a sudden end when Commodore [[John D. Sloat]] of the [[United States Navy]] sailed into [[San Francisco Bay]] and claimed California for the United States. In [[1850]], the state was admitted to the Union.
Later in [[September 1995]], it became a weekly magazine. There was also an increase in its variety. Now, the regular number of pages is 64-72 and it had a circulation of 50,000.
During the [[U.S. Civil War]], popular support was divided between the North and the South, and although California officially entered on the side of the North, troops volunteered for both sides.
== '''Distribution''' ==
The connection of the far Pacific West to the eastern population centers came in [[1869]] with the completion of the [[First Transcontinental Railroad|first transcontinental railroad]]. Out West, residents were discovering that California was extremely well suited to fruit cultivation and agriculture in general. Citrus, oranges in particular, were widely grown, and the foundation was laid for the state's prodigious agricultural production of today.
The magazine is available for free on every Friday in around 700 venues in Hong Kong. These venues include restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bookshops, retail stores and other venues that are frequently visited by tourists and English-speaking people living in Hong Kong. Therefore the distribution outlets are mostly concentrated in [[Central]] and [[Tsim Sha Tsui]].
In the period from 1900 to 1965 the population grew from fewer than one million to become the most populous state in the Union, sending the most electors to the Electoral College to elect the President. From 1965 to the present, this population completely changed and became one of the most diverse in the world. The state is liberal-leaning, technologically and culturally savvy, and a world center of engineering businesses, the film and television industry and, as mentioned above, American agricultural production.
== Law and government'''Readership''' ==
{{mainarticle|[[California government and politics]]}}
The magazine targets a young readership, especially the tourists, expatriates and the local Chinese population who have a good command in English.
The [[Governor of California]] and the other state constitutional officers serve four-year terms and may be reelected only once. The [[California State Legislature]] consists of a 40 member [[California State Senate|Senate]] and 80 member [[California State Assembly|Assembly]]. Senators serve four year terms and Assemblymembers two. The terms of the Senators are staggered so that half the membership is elected every two years. The Senators representing the odd-numbered districts are elected in years evenly divisible by four, i.e., presidential election years. The Senators from the even-numbered districts are elected in the intervening even-numbered years, in the gubernatorial election cycle.
It has around 236,000 readers per week of which 60% are female and about 83% of the readers are in the age group of 20-44.
For the 2003-2004 session, there are 48 [[United States Democratic Party|Democrats]] and 32 [[United States Republican Party|Republicans]] in the Assembly. In the Senate, there are 25 Democrats and 15 Republicans. The current Governor is Republican [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], whose current term lasts through January 2007. Schwarzenegger was only the second person in the history of the United States to be put into office by a [[recall election|recall]] of a sitting Governor. Schwarzenegger replaced Governor [[Gray Davis]] (1999-2003) who was removed from office by the October 2003 [[2003 California recall|California recall election]].
According to a survey conducted by '''''HK Magazine''''' in [[2004]], 87% of the readers are holders of at least one university degree and 75% of them earn more than HK$30,000 per month, supporting its claim that its readers are in general well-educated and affluent young professionals. (''Source: HK Magazine 2004 Readership Survey, '''''HK Magazine''''' 2004 Distribution Survey'').
== '''Contents''' ==
The state's capital is [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]]. In California's early history, the capital was located in [[Monterey, California|Monterey]] ([[1775]]-[[1849]]), [[San Jose, California|San Jose]] ([[1849]]-[[1851]]), [[Vallejo, California|Vallejo]] ([[1852]]-[[1853]]), [[Benicia, California|Benicia]] ([[1853]]-[[1854]]), and [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]] ([[1862]]). The capital moved to Sacramento temporarily in [[1852]] when construction on a State House could not be completed in time in Vallejo. The capital moved to Sacramento for good on [[February 25]], [[1854]], except for a four-month temporary move in [[1862]] to San Francisco due to severe flooding in Sacramento.
'''''HK Magazine''''' covers mainly the reviews and reports of local venues and entertainment events . It can be regarded as a lifestyle guide for the outgoing, energetic, active , fun-loving young residents in the city. It usually contains features about Hong Kong's local issues, and articles about music, movies, fashion, dining and travel, etc. Here are the main sections that appear regularly in the magazine:
At the national level, California is represented by two senators and 53 representatives. It has 55 electoral votes in the [[U.S. Electoral College]]. California has the most Congressmen and Presidential Electors of any state. The two [[United States Senate|U.S. Senators]] from California are Democrats [[Dianne Feinstein]] and [[Barbara Boxer]]. Thirty Democrats and 20 Republicans represent the state in the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]].
==== ''Letters''====
''See also:'' [[List of California Governors]], [[US Congressional Delegations from California]], [[List of California counties]], [[List of California ballot propositions]]
Letters from readers who would like to have their voices heard are published. There may be comments or thoughts about past issues, opinions towards public affairs etc.
==== Geography''Streettalk'' ====
Interviews with ordinary Hong Kong people on their lifestyle and working environment. For example, in an issue, a news vendor was interviewed about his working condition and the habits of his customers.
[[Image:National-atlas-california.png|right|thumb|400px|Map of California's geographic and political features]]
{{mainarticles|[[Geography of California]], [[Political divisions of California]]}}
====''Features'' ====
California borders the [[Pacific Ocean]], [[Oregon]], [[Nevada]], [[Arizona]], and the [[Mexico|Mexican]] State of [[Baja California|Baja California del Norte]]. The state has striking natural features, including a huge fertile central valley, high mountains, and hot dry deserts. With an area of [[1 E11 m²|410,000]] [[square kilometre|km²]] it is the third largest state in the U.S. Most major cities cling to the cool, pleasant seacoast along the Pacific, notably [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]], [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]] and [[San Diego, California|San Diego]]. The [[capital]], however, is [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]] in the [[Central Valley]].
Generally, there are two features in each issue, both covering local issues and sometimes foreign issues. The first one is usually about social, political and cultural events. The second one is usually about events in our daily life.
==== ''Dish''====
California has many types of geography. Down the center of the state lies the Central Valley, a huge, fertile [[valley]] bounded by the [[Pacific Coast Ranges|coastal mountain ranges]] in the [[west]], the [[Sierra Nevada (US)|Sierra Nevada]] to the [[east]], the [[Cascade Range]] in the [[north]] and the [[Tehachapi Mountains]] in the [[south]]. Mountain-fed [[river]]s naturally irrigate the Central Valley. With dredging, several of these rivers have become sufficiently large and deep that several inland cities, notably [[Stockton, California]], are [[seaport]]s.
This section includes features and reviews on restaurants and cafes, introducing the latest news on where to find delicacies in Hong Kong. There are usually recommendations of an indoor, an outdoor and a new restaurant in every issue. Sometimes, there will be a collection of dishes recommendations from a particular country or cuisine.
In the center and east of the state are the Sierra Nevada, containing the highest peak in the continental U.S., [[Mount Whitney]], at 14,505 feet (4421 m). Also in the Sierra is the world famous [[Yosemite National Park]] and a deep freshwater lake, [[Lake Tahoe]]. To the east of the Sierra is the [[Owens Valley]] and [[Mono Lake]], an essential [[seabird]] habitat.
[[Image:Wangrr3.JPG|left|thumb|100px|a dinner feature of HK magazine]]
In the south lie the [[Transverse Ranges]] and a large salt lake, the [[Salton Sea]]. The south-central desert is called the [[Mojave Desert|Mojave]]. To the northeast of the Mojave lies [[Death Valley]], which contains the lowest, hottest point in [[North America]].
===='' Where to go & what to do'' ====
California is famous for its [[earthquakes]] due partly to the presence of the [[San Andreas Fault]]. While more powerful earthquakes in the United States have occurred in [[Alaska]] and along the [[Mississippi River]], California earthquakes are notable due to their frequency and ___location in highly populated areas. Popular legend has it that, eventually, an earthquake known as "The Big One" will result in the splitting of coastal California from the continent, either to sink into the ocean or form a new landmass. The fact that this scenario is completely implausible from a geologic standpoint does not lessen its acceptance in public conventional wisdom, or its exploitation by the producers of science fiction and fantasy media. Notable movies in which the possible destruction of much of California by an earthquake includes the titles [[Earthquake]], [[A View to a Kill]], [[Escape from L.A.]], and [[Superman]].
There are six different catagories in this section
1.'''Nightlife'''
California is also home to several [[volcanoes]], some active such as [[Mammoth Mountain]]. Other volcanoes include [[Lassen Peak]], which erupted from 1914 and 1921, and [[Mount Shasta]].
It writes about the nightlife in Hong Kong. There is a list of clubs and bars in alphabetical order. Brief description of the events schedule, opening hours, ___location details and contact information of each specific club or bar are also included.
2.'''Art'''
{{California_Geography}}
It provides details of different gallaries in Hong Kong, including the content, address and opening dates and hours.
=== Climate ===
Different regions of California have very different climates, depending on their latitude, elevation, and proximity to the coast. Most of the state has a [[Mediterranean climate]], with rainy [[winter]]s and dry [[summer]]s. The influence of the ocean generally moderates temperature extremes, creating cooler summers and warmer winters, and the cold oceanic California Current offshore often creates summer fog near the coast. As one moves away from the coast, the climate becomes more [[continental climate|continental]], with hotter summers and colder winters. Westerly winds from the ocean also bring moisture, and the northern parts of the state generally receive higher rainfall than the south. California's mountain ranges influence the climate as well; moisture-laden air from the west cools as it ascends the mountains, dropping moisture; some of the rainiest parts of the state are west-facing mountain slopes. Northwestern California has a [[temperate climate]] with rainfall of 15-40 inches (38-102 cm) per year. The Central Valley has a Mediterranean climate, but with greater temperature extremes than the coastal areas. The high mountains, including the [[Sierra Nevada (US)|Sierra Nevada]], have a [[mountain climate]] with [[snow]] in winter and moderate heat in summer.
3.'''Stage'''
On the east side of the mountains is a drier "[[rain shadow]]." California's [[desert climate]] regions lie east of the high Sierra Nevada and southern California's [[Transverse Ranges]] and [[Peninsular Ranges]]. The low deserts east of the southern California mountains, including the Imperial and Coachella valleys and the lower [[Colorado River (U.S.)|Colorado River]], are part of the [[Sonoran Desert]], with hot summers and mild winters; the higher elevation deserts of eastern California, including the [[Mojave Desert]], [[Owens Valley]], and the [[Modoc Plateau]], are part of the [[Great Basin]] region, with hot summers and cold winters.
It writes about concerts, dance and theaters. It includes the date, time, venue and the price of the shows.
==Ecology==
{{mainarticle|[[Ecology of California]]}}
4.'''Sport'''
Ecologically, California is one of the richest and most diverse parts of the world, and includes some of the most endangered ecological communities. California's diverse geography, geology, soils and climate have generated a tremendous diversity of plant and animal life. The state of California is part of the [[Nearctic]] [[ecozone]], and spans a number of [[terrestrial ecoregions]], and is perhaps the most ecologically diverse state in the United States.
There are two parts, namely "spectator sports" and "get physical", which include all the sports events that are going to take place in Hong Kong for the week.
California has a high percentage of [[endemic (ecology)|endemic]] species. California endemics include relict species that have died out elsewhere, including the redwoods and the Catalina Ironwood (''Lyonothamnus floribundus''). Many other endemics originated through differentiation or [[adaptive radiation]], whereby multiple species develop from a common ancestor to take advantage of diverse ecological conditions. California's great abundance of species of California lilac (''[[Ceanothus]]'') is an example of adaptive radiation. Many California endemics have become endangered, as urbanization, logging, overgrazing, and the introduction of exotic species have encroached on their habitat.
5.'''Stuff'''
== Economy ==
It writes about different classes, seminars and workshops held in Hong Kong.
California is responsible for 14% of American [[gross domestic product]], which at nearly $1.4 trillion is greater than that of every country in the world save for the United States, [[China]], [[Japan]], [[India]], [[Germany]], [[France]] and the [[United Kingdom]].
6.'''Film'''
The predominant industry, more than twice as large as the next largest, is [[agriculture]], (including [[fruit]], [[vegetable]]s, [[dairy]], and [[wine]]). This is followed by [[aerospace]]; [[entertainment]], primarily [[television]] by dollar volume, although many [[film|movies]] are still made in California; and light manufacturing including [[computer hardware]] and [[software]], and the [[mining]] of [[borax]].
It provides synopsis and reviews of recently released movies, CDs and DVDs and also a film schedule. It includes not only movies shown in cinemas, but also in [http://www.hkac.org.hk/ Hong Kong Arts Centre], [[the Space Museum]] etc.
Per capita income varies widely by geographic region and profession. The Central Valley has the most extreme contrasts of income, with migrant [[farm]] workers making less than [[minimum wage]], contrasted with [[farmer]]s who frequently manage multimillion-dollar farms. Most farm managers are highly educated, most with at least [[master's degree]]s. While cities include some of the wealthiest per-capita areas in the U.S., notably [[Irvine, California|Irvine]] in [[Orange County, California|Orange County]], the non-agricultural central counties have some of the highest poverty rates in the U.S. The high-technology sectors in Orange County and [[Silicon Valley]], in [[Santa Clara County, California|Santa Clara County]] are currently in a recession because of the [[dot.com bust]], but [[biotechnology]], [[video games]] and [[animation]] are taking up the slack.
==== ''First person'' ====
See also: [[California unemployment statistics]]
Interviews with celebrities such as Sam Lee(李燦森), a local actor and Joey Tang(鄧建明),vocalist of a local pop-rock band "TaiChi"(太極) from the 80s.
==== ''Black + White'' ====
== Demographics ==
It is attached as another booklet, containing mainly classified advertisements including "Personals", "Flat Finders", etc and also Q & A sections, where the readers pose questions and the magazine provides answers. It allows free ads in "Personals" of 30 words for 2 weeks.
[[Image:California_Map-Small.jpg|right|thumb|California counties map]]
==== ''In every issue'' ====
With a population of 33,871,648 as of [[2000]], California is the most populous state in the U.S., and contributes 12% to the total U.S. population.
This part includes comics, astrology and short paragraphes about significant cultural events happened around the world.
== '''Supplements''' ==
According to the [[census]], California lacks a majority [[ethnic]] group. [[Whites|Euro Americans]] are still the largest group, but are no longer a majority of the population. [[Hispanic American|Hispanic]]s make up almost one-third of the population; in order, other groups are [[Asian American]]s, [[African American]]s, and [[Native American]]s. Because of high levels of immigration from Mexico and higher birth rates among the Hispanic population, Hispanics are predicted to become a majority around [[2040]].
[[Image:Wangrr5.JPG|right|thumb|100px|2005 Restaurant Guide]]
==== Important''Restaurant cities and townsGuide'' ====
Each year, a booklet called "Restaurant Guide" is given away for free with '''''HK Magazine'''''. It is an annual publication providing information about restaurants in [[Macau]] and Hong Kong. It can also be bought seperately for $50.
The state of California has many cities and the majority of these cities are within one of nine total major metropolitan areas. The four largest are coastal being Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco. The other five are inland and consist of the Inland Empire (Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario), Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, and the Antelope Valley (Palmdale-Lancaster).
Moreover, "Restaurant Guide" gives out a "Dish Award" every year. For example, Hong Kong's Habibi Restaurant, which provides authentic Middle-eastern cuisine, won the 2003 HK Magazine Dish Award. (see more information at [http://www.habibi.com.hk/ Habibi Restaurant])
:''Main articles: [[List of cities in California]], [[List of cities in California (by population)]], [[List of urbanized areas in California (by population)]]''
[[Image:Wangrr4.JPG|left|thumb|100px|Another Supplementary Publication]]
==== ''Nightlife Guide ''====
*Population greater than 10,000,000 (urbanized area)
[[Image:Wangrr8.JPG|right|thumb|100px|2004 Health and Beauty Guide]]
**[[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]]
Another supplement of '''''HK Magazine''''' is the "Nightlife Guide". It is also an annual publication and it provides comprehensive information about bars and discos around Hong Kong with short description. It can also be bought seperately for $30.
*Population greater than 1,000,000 (urbanized area)
**[[Inland Empire, California|Inland Empire]]
**[[San Diego, California|San Diego]]
**[[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]]
**[[San Jose, California|San Jose]]
**[[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]]
*Population greater than 500,000 (urbanized area)
**[[Bakersfield, California|Bakersfield]]
**[[Fresno, California|Fresno]]
*Population greater than 100,000 (urbanized area)
**[[Antelope Valley]]
**[[Stockton, California|Stockton]]
*Important suburbs
**[[Anaheim, California|Anaheim]]
**[[Berkeley, California|Berkeley]]
**[[Glendale, California|Glendale]]
**[[Huntington Beach, California|Huntington Beach]]
**[[Long Beach, California|Long Beach]]
**[[Monterey, California|Monterey]]
**[[Oakland, California|Oakland]]
**[[Ontario, California|Ontario]]
**[[Palo Alto, California|Palo Alto]]
**[[Santa Ana, California|Santa Ana]]
**[[Riverside, California|Riverside]]
**[[San Bernardino, California|San Bernardino]]
==== ''Health and Beauty Guide ''====
== Education ==
{{mainarticle|[[List of colleges and universities in California]]}}
=='''Other Services''' ==
California's educational system is supported by a unique constitutional amendment that requires 40% of state revenues to be spent on education.
'''''HK Magazine''''' collaborates with "Relationship Network", an online personal network, in providing online meeting services and personal ads.
== '''Publisher''' ==
The preeminent state university is the 9-campus [[University of California]], which employs more [[Nobel Prize]] winners than any other institution in the world. The eight general campuses are in [[University of California, Berkeley|Berkeley]], [[University of California, Los Angeles|Los Angeles]], [[University of California, Davis|Davis]], [[University of California, Santa Cruz|Santa Cruz]], [[University of California, Santa Barbara|Santa Barbara]], [[University of California, Irvine|Irvine]], [[University of California, Riverside|Riverside]], and [[University of California, San Diego|San Diego]]. A ninth campus, in [[University of California, San Francisco|San Francisco]], teaches only health-sciences students. A tenth campus, in [[University of California, Merced|Merced]], is scheduled to open in [[2005]].[http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/campuses/welcome.html] The UC system is intended to accept students from the top 12.5% of college-bound students, and provide most graduate studies and research. The University of California also administers federal laboratories for the [[United States Department of Energy|Federal Department of Energy]]: [[Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory]], [[Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory]], and [[Los Alamos National Laboratory]].
'''''HK Magazine''''' is the publication of an international company called Asia City Publishing Limited. Established on Feb 10, 1989 in Hong Kong, the Asia City Publishing Limited becomes one of the media firms producing free publications in South East Asia. Its former name was Lucky Still Limited until the corporation effectively changed its name into Asia City Publishing Limited on May 23, 1989. It aims at introducing new lifestyle to readers in different regions through their publications. After 16 years of development, it now has branches in Hong Kong, [[Singapore]], [[Bangkok]], [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Shanghai]]
The [[California State University]] system provides education for teachers, the trades, agriculture and industry. With over 400,000 students, the CSU system is the largest university system in the United States. It is intended to accept most college-bound high-school students, while carrying out some research, especially in applied sciences. Lower-division course credits are frequently transferable to the University of California.
Along with the '''''HK Magazine''''', Asia City Publishing Limited also publishes "Where HK", a free tourist guide, as a supplement of the '''''HK Magazine'''''.
The California [[community college]] system provides vocational education, remedial education, and continuing education programs. It awards certificates and associate degrees. It also provides lower division general-education courses, whose credit units are transferable to the CSU and UC systems. It is composed of 109 colleges organized into 72 districts. The system serves a student population of over 2.9 million.
=== ''Sister Publications'' ===
Preeminent private institutions include [[Stanford University]], the [[University of Southern California]] (USC), and the [[California Institute of Technology]] (Caltech) (which administers the [[Jet Propulsion Laboratory]] for [[NASA]]).
'''''HK Magazine''''' is one of the magazines under the "Asia City Living" project of the Asia City Publishing Group. Others publications under this project include Singapore's "I-S Magazine", Bangkok "BK Magazine" and Shanghai's "SH Out Every Friday".
California has hundreds of private colleges and universities, including many religious and special-purpose institutions. This leads to many unique entertainment and educational opportunities for residents. For example, Southern California, with one of the highest densities of post-secondary institutions in the world, has a very large base of classically trained vocalists that compete in large choir festivals. Near Los Angeles, there are numerous art and film institutes, including the prestigious [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] and the [[California Institute of the Arts|CalArts Institute]].
== '''Editors and Directors''' ==
Secondary education consists of high schools that teach elective courses in trades, languages and liberal arts with tracks for gifted, college-bound and industrial arts students. They accept students from roughly age 14 to 18, with mandatory education ceasing at age 16. In many districts, junior high schools teach electives with a strong skills-based curriculum, for ages from 11 to 13. Elementary schools teach pure skills, history and social studies, with optional half-day kindergartens beginning at age 5. Mandatory full-time instruction begins at age 6.
Publisher and Executive Editor: Stephen Freeman
The primary schools are of varying effectiveness. The quality of the local schools depends strongly on the local tax base, and the size of the local administration. In some regions, administrative costs divert a significant amount of educational monies from instructional purposes. In poor regions, literacy rates may fall below 70%. One thing they all have in common is a state mandate to teach fourth grade students about the history of California, including the role of the early missions; most schools implement this by requiring students complete a [[California 4th Grade Mission Project|multiple medium project]].
Managing Editor: Tom Hilditch
== State symbols ==
*State mammal: [[Brown Bear|California grizzly bear]]
*[[State bird]]: [[Quail|California Quail]]
*State colors: [[Blue]] and [[Gold (color)| gold]]
*[[List of U.S. state capitals|State capital]]: [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]]
*State dance: [[West Coast Swing]]
*State folk dance: [[Square Dance]]
*[[State fish]]: [[Trout|Golden trout]]
*State marine fish: [[Garibaldi (fish)|Garibaldi]]
*State reptile: [[Tortoise|Desert Tortoise]]
*State marine mammal: [[Gray Whale|Gray Whale]]
*[[State flower]]: [[California Poppy]]
*State fossil: [[Smilodon|Sabertooth cat]]
*State insect: [[California dogface butterfly]]
*[[List of U.S. state mottos|State motto]]: "[[Eureka]]!"
*State song: "[[I Love You, California]]"
*[[State tree]]: [[redwood|California redwood]]
*State mineral: [[Gold]]
*State rock: [[Serpentine]]
*State soil: [[San Joaquin soil]]
*State gemstone: [[Benitoite]]
Senior Associate Editor: Jane Steer
== Miscellaneous information ==
Associate Editor: Bruce Dawson
*[[List of California state highways]]
*[[List of professional sports teams in California]]
*[[List of California-related topics]]
*[[USS California|USS ''California'']]
*[[Protected areas of California]]
Assistant Editor: Zach Hines
==External links==
Arts Editor: Alexandra Carroll
*[http://www.state.ca.us/ State of California Official Website]
*[http://www.HavenWorks.com/california California News]
*[http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/rail/amcalroutes/rtes.htm Amtrak train and bus routes]
*[http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/usguide/usa-ca-m.shtml Union Pacific Railroad]
*[http://www.bnsf.com/about_bnsf/html/division_maps.html Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway]
*[http://www.greyhound.com/maps/ Greyhound bus map]
*[http://atlasworld.info/atlasfinder/California Road Atlases of California]
*[http://www.Untraveledroad.com/USA/California.htm Photographic virtual tour of California.]
*[http://www.terragalleria.com/california/ Photos of California - Terra Galleria]
Production Manager: Blackie Hui
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Advertising Director: George Christofis
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Marketing Director: Michelle Fong
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Group Financial Controller: Philip Wong
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== '''Contact''' ==
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Address: 301 Hollywood Centre, 233 Hollywood Road, Hong Kong
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Tel: (852) 28505065
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Fax: (852) 25431880
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Letters to the editor: letters@asia-city.com.hk
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[[la:California]]
For personal ads, tel: (852) 25349500
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For text ads, tel: (852) 25349552
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== '''See Also''' ==
[[pt:Califórnia]]
* [[Media in Hong Kong]]
[[ro:California]]
* [[:category:Hong Kong magazines|List of magazines in Hong Kong]]
[[simple:California]]
[[sr:Калифорнија]]
== '''External Links''' ==
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[[sv:Kalifornien]]
=== ''About HK Magazine ''===
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*[http://www.asia-city.com/group/acpg.html Asia City Publishing Group]
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*[http://www.asia-city.com/group/mediakit/hkmag/hkmag_distribution.pdf Places to pick up HK Magazine]
*[http://www.relationshipnetwork.com/hkmag_home.html Hong Kong Personals - HK Magazine The Personals Online]
=== ''Articles from HK Magazine ''===
*[http://www.compunicate.com/clients/Lamma/images/nick-interview.gif Street Talk: The Book, Man] - Street Talk: Interview with Nick Lovatt, by Patrick Suen
*[http://www.article23.org.hk/english/newsupdate/feb03/knowitall.htm Mr Know-It-All's Guide to Article 23] - Feature about Article 23, by Joyce Hor-Chung Lau, 31/01/2003
*[http://www.hkjewishfilmfest.org/image/shotfromtheoutside.jpg Shot From the Outside] - Feature about Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival, by Clare Tyrrell, 9/3/2001
*[http://www.nepalrestaurant.com.hk/reviews_pages/hk_aug31_01.htm The Dish On Dining: High Food] - Restaurant Review, by Reggie Ho, 31/08/2001
*[http://www.hkjewishfilmfest.org/image/hkmagazine.jpg The Fifth Annual Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival] - Shout article about Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival, 19/11/2004
== '''References''' ==
Companies Registry. (2005).Retrived October 11,2005 from http://www.info.gov.hk/cr/
[[Category:Hong Kong magazines]]
[[Category:English-language magazines]]
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