Archive for August, 2009
Attack of the Jumbo Squid
By Tony on August 12, 2009 | No Comments »
This summer in San Diego is a little more exciting than most. Swarms of jumbo Humbolt squid have been invading the local waters (and beaches!) Shanda Magill, a squid survivor, is speaking out about her ordeal on local news and the Today Show. Enjoy that 15 minutes of fame, Shanda, you may never be attacked by a Humbolt squid again.
A Nation Without SIM Cards?
By Tony on August 8, 2009 | 3 Comments »
For travelers to the US, one of the most common questions is, “Where can I buy a SIM card for my cell phone?” If you walk into a store and ask for one, you are likely to discover a rather shocking fact: most Americans have never heard the word SIM card. Even electronics store sales people and cell phone dealers are quite likely not to understand this term.
From Sweden to South Africa, from India to Iceland, world travelers are used to picking up a prepaid SIM card, popping it into their cell and, presto, instant phone service. How is it possible that Americans » Continue reading this post »
TnT Stand in Solidarity with Amit
By Tony and Thomas on August 3, 2009 | No Comments »
Our friends Amit and Ariel, our Israeli family, are pregnant with twins!!! Biology being what it is, Amit has to do most of the work. Thomas and Tony officially stand in solidarity with Amit as she brings two new people into the world. But as everyone knows, men are lazier than women, so Thomas and I decided that we would only carry one each.
