Monthly Archives: December 2002

Kenny Liu

Posted on December 18, 2002 by Adam Tow

This morning, I was tightening the quick-release plate onto the bottom of my camera when I heard a “shickt” sound. The top threads of the tripod socket stripped when I tightened the screw, making it impossible for me to attach … Continue reading →

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White Elephant

Posted on December 17, 2002 by Adam Tow

Thanks to the efforts of Fanny, the former crew of the Content and Access Division at Palm has kept in touch following the aftermath of Palm’s frequent downsizings. A number of us have left the company for new opportunities and … Continue reading →

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Eric’s Birthday

Posted on December 15, 2002 by Adam Tow

Sophia organized a surprise birthday party for Eric this evening at Buca di Beppo’s in Palo Alto. Safe from the howling wind and the driving rain, Mike, Emile, Zhenya, Sophia, Benjamin, Rae, Mandy, Elliot, and I celebrated the newest entrant … Continue reading →

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A Journey of the Mind

Posted on December 11, 2002 by Adam Tow

In September, I delved into the heart of Lake Tahoe’s Desolation Wilderness for six days of solo backpacking admidst granitic peaks and rockbound lakes. I participated in a very tangible dance of physical exclusion from civilization. Days and nights would … Continue reading →

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Salim’s Birthday Party

Posted on December 7, 2002 by Adam Tow

Following Vienna’s performance at the Tower Records in Fremont, I headed to Straits Cafe in Palo Alto to attend Salim’s birthday party. Last year, we went to a similar restaurant, P.F. Changs in Sunnyvale, but my opinion on the Asian … Continue reading →

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Waking 48 Hours

Posted on December 7, 2002 by Adam Tow

I haven’t slept for over 40 hours. I’ve been coding non-stop for nearly two straight days on a program for my Newton. A Newton, you say? Isn’t that dead and obsolete technology?!? Well, take a look at some of the … Continue reading →

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The Towers of Vienna

Posted on December 7, 2002 by Adam Tow

Lately, Vienna Teng has been making the rounds in music stores in the Bay Area like Tower Records and Borders Books & Music to promote her album Waking Hour. This afternoon, I went to the Tower Records in Fremont to … Continue reading →

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