Category Archives: Qiu Jin

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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Cal Wushu Tournament

Rae and I are at 17th Annual Cal Wushu Tournament in Berkeley. We are marketing Autumn Gem with the greater wushu community. Here are some photos. Enjoy!

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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 … Continue reading

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April 8 SmugMug Meeting Information

The April 2009 for the Camera Owners of the Bay Area (COBA) user group will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at SmugMug headquarters in Mountain View from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

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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 … Continue reading

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Chinese Women’s Army

At Vista Point, we filmed scenes of Li Jing as Qiu Jin practicing Tai Chi and reading by a tree, mirroring those we shot in April with Melissa as Young Qiu Jin. The following day, we were at Berkeley’s Tilden … Continue reading

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Costume and Hair Tests for The Qiu Jin Project

Today we had a friend come in to try out some costumes that we brought back from China. Edric is modeling two outfits, a Qing Dynasty Soldier uniform and a gentry class scholar outfit. Let us know what you think!

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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.

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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 … Continue reading

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