Mr. Marcus said a restaurant operator can demonstrate that the pHlevel of kimchi is below 4.6 as an alternative to following the time and temperature rules.
For example, as the atmospheric carbon-dioxide level in Hawaii goes up, the pH at a mid-ocean mooring about 450km to the north-west goes down (see chart).
"Based on that framework, we periodically review our portfolio and make adjustments to our tactical asset allocation level, " said Mr. Wang, who holds a Ph.
And Mr. Baum(ph) told me very bluntly that they still have elected officials, particularly on the local level, who are hoping to go national someday, who maintain ties because they do have a constituency.