Category Archives: Beijing

Casualties of the Wind

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Jim Z.

A few of a string of tipped over bikes outside my apartment building. Beijing is particularly windy today. The picture is blurry because I couldn’t keep my hands steady in the wind.

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United MileagePlus Premier Member

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Jim Z.

Got my hands on my MileagePlus Premier card. This could have been Premier Executive level, but I split my miles this year between United and Air China (which should also hit Silver level by December). Also earned Silver status at … Continue reading →

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PS3 Slim

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jim Z.

Too bad I don’t have the setup to use it right now.

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Minibar

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jim Z.

Cute mini-bottles in the Shangri-La minibar.

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A Courageous and Proud People

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Jim Z.

These are the two largest floats used in the National Day parade. They exemplify the people’s tenacious and persevering character in this nation of giants.

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Made In China

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Jim Z.

One of a pair of 50-meter-wide LED displays in Tiananmen Square during the National Day holiday.

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