Monthly Archives: February 2008

Why I Bought the MacBook Pro

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Adam Tow

So, my intuition was correct. Apple released new MacBook Pros earlier this week. I’ve been using the now-previous generation MacBook Pro on my China trip for several days now. It’s proven useful as my mobile command center. With Aperture and … Continue reading →

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Arrived in Hong Kong

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Adam Tow

It’s 10:58 pm in Hong Kong right now. We arrived safely after a 16 hour flight. You can read about the trip over to Asia on The Qiu Jin Project website!

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Off to China, Updates at Qiu-Jin.com

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Adam Tow

It’s less than seven hours before we board the shuttle to take us to SFO. Our flight is at noon today, but those international flights like you there hours earlier. I’ll be posting most of my updates on The Qiu … Continue reading →

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Phoxle SpectraSnap White Balance and Flash Match Filters

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Adam Tow

I’ve used pretty much every kind of white balance filter that’s been made. 18% Kodak Gray Cards, the WhiBal Card, and the ExpoDisc. For my upcoming trip to China, I’m taking a new product, Phoxle’s SpectraSnap White Balance Filter. The … Continue reading →

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COBA March 2008: How To Make Money With Photography

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Adam Tow

The March meeting for the Camera Owners of the Bay Area (COBA) user group will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, in Cordura Hall 100 at Stanford University from 7:30-10:00 pm. Meeting Organizers This month, Alvin, JC, Oliver, and … Continue reading →

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Had to Buy MacBook Pro

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Adam Tow

All the Mac news and rumor sites are pointing to new MacBook Pros in the very near future. For me, I couldn’t wait for the future on the eve of our trip to China, so I caved in and purchased … Continue reading →

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My Hubcaps Were Stolen!

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Adam Tow

I’m doing some last-minute shopping for items at Westfield Valley Fair today. I arrive around 3:00 pm and return to my car at 4:35 pm. As I’m walking to my car, something just didn’t look right. The car and wheels … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Autumn Gem

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Adam Tow

For the past several months, I’ve been working with Rae on her upcoming documentary film, Autumn Gem. The documentary will cover the life of China’s first feminist, Qiu Jin, with scholar interviews, moving pictures, and dramatic recreations. We recently completed … Continue reading →

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MsgFiler Rated 4 Mice on MacWorld

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Adam Tow

Dan Frakes from MacWorld reviewed MsgFiler today and gave it a 4-mice rating! Here’s a great quote from the article: After using MsgFiler just a few times, it becomes almost instinctive. I’ve been using a similar add-on for Microsoft Entourage … Continue reading →

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MsgFiler 2.0.2 Available

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Adam Tow

MsgFiler 2.0.2 has been released. This new update features a number of bug fixes and new functionality: Copy Messages: Now you can choose between moving and copying messages to the selected mailbox. Mark Messages As Read When Filing: When you … Continue reading →

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