Author Archives: Jim Z.

Faded Book Spine

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Jim Z.

I had a surprise while packing today when I discovered that the spine on my old real analysis textbook discolored over the years. What’s remarkable is how uniform and how crisply cut the discoloration is, especially when I don’t think … Continue reading →

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A380

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Jim Z.

Saw an Emirates Airbus A380 parked at the gate today when landing at Beijing Capital International Airport. The telltale double-decker design makes this an easy plane to spot. Except for a short period during the 2008 Olympics, only now is … Continue reading →

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Google Shanghai

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Jim Z.

Excellent view out of the 16th floor Google office in Shanghai. That’s People’s Square ahead with the Shanghai Grand Theater in the foreground and the Tomorrow Square building towering in the distance.

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ChinaJoy 2010

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Jim Z.

Attending the ChinaJoy game convention today. The second photo shows the Blizzard booth babe getting interviewed by a reporter.

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Firefox Tattoo

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Jim Z.

I had the temporary tattoo on my desk for almost a year, but only now that I’m cleaning my desk did I try to use it. Thanks Jiabei for volunteering your arm!

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SHA Office

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Jim Z.

I’ve yet to see it, but I’ve already gotten memorabilia from the Shanghai office. We’ll see if I love it.

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