iPad Case and Newton MessagePad Keyboard Case

I’m still collecting my thoughts on the new Apple iPad, but I wanted to share with you a side-by-side comparison shot of the iPad Case and the Newton MessagePad Keyboard Case from 1996. Back when laptops were 6-7 pounds, bringing around a 2-3 pound Newton, external keyboard, and Ricochet wireless modem was perfect for checking … Continue reading iPad Case and Newton MessagePad Keyboard Case

Wine Soirée in San Francisco

Wilson and Cristina hosted a wine soirée in San Francisco this evening. It’s been awhile since we’ve seen them and their friends. Scott and Herna showed off their new daughter, Somerah. So cute! The wine, cheese, and other snacks were quite delectable, and the conversation with everyone was equally good. Rae and I talked quite … Continue reading Wine Soirée in San Francisco

Autumn Gem at April 2009 COBA Meeting

Following a presentation on advanced SmugMug topics, Rae and I screened AUTUMN GEM to the assembled crowd at the April 2009 Camera Owners of the Bay Area user group meeting. They’ve been hearing about this project for the past year and a half, and it was great to finally be able to show them the … Continue reading Autumn Gem at April 2009 COBA Meeting

Red Mango and Yul Kwon

This morning, Dardy, Rae, and I went to the official Grand Opening of the new Red Mango yogurt shop in Valley Fair. Yul Kwon, winner of Survivor: Cook Islands, has opened four shops in the Bay Area. Yul and I were classmates at Stanford (and fellow Symbolic Systems grads). I still fondly remember the many … Continue reading Red Mango and Yul Kwon

Great Wall of China

The past few days, we’ve had some difficulties getting access to the Internet from the hotel. Here’s a photo of Rae, JP and me at the Simatai Great Wall in China. Tomorrow morning, we’re headed back to the States. <img src="http://photos.tow.com/photos/264938914_5Bsui-M.jpg&quot; class="centered" width="450" height="300" alt="JP, Rae, and Adam at the Simatai Great Wall in China" … Continue reading Great Wall of China

Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

We arrived yesterday afternoon in Beijing. Today, we’re going to visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. When I started to wear glasses during high school, I remember people calling me Pu Yi. We had been watching The Last Emperor in class, and they must have found a resemblance with me and the last ruler … Continue reading Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square