By Mexican cartoonist Paco Calderon.
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Alcatraz
Ever since I saw David Copperfield escape from Alcatraz I’ve been wanting to visit. About three weeks ago this became a reality. And I escaped and lived to post photos about it. It just took me a while to upload them.
A good iPad bag
I was looking for a while for a good travel bag to use with my iPad. I wanted something with the following characteristics:
- Fits the iPad while inside the Apple case, the charger and cable, and just a bit of extra room for things like tickets and passport. But not much else. Small as possible.
- Has a shoulder strap.
- Does not look like a purse.
I found this cheap Case Logic bag: The BUA-10 7-10″ Netbook / iPad Attaché. While it’s not really designed for the iPad (it’s about 2 centimeters too long), it happens to be almost perfect.
It has a little front pocket, and inside there is a business card holder, a pen holder, and another small pocket.
To be honest, the build quality of the bag could be better, but for $20 I’m not going to complain much. Recommended. But if you want something nice, this Targus bag (which is not out yet) is more expensive but looks good.
Peace talks
From Israeli TV show “Eretz Nehederet“. If you don’t get the video, then you probably don’t own an iPhone and a certain top selling game.
Today’s quote: Ringo Starr
I am particularly glad to no longer be asked when the Beatles are coming to iTunes
… quoted in today’s press release in which Apple announces the availability of The Beatles on iTunes. At least they only asked him the same thing for seven years. Trust me, it could be worse.
Convenient tattoos
Only in Austin (ok, maybe not): you can have your butt tattooed in one place, and then have it promptly and conveniently removed next door once the alcohol has worn off and you’ve realized what a huge mistake you made.
English with Andy 23: Nun
Disclaimer (August 28, 2012): The characters and situations portrayed in this series are purely fictional. They are not based on actual events or people.
Congratulations to anonymous reader “too embarrassed”, whoever you are, for posting the winning caption for the new English with Andy. You won $1000 but since you didn’t reveal your identity, the prize was donated in full to a charity of my choosing: The MKX® Official 2014 World Cup Fund. Thank you for participating!
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Update – Nov 11 20010: Anonymous reader “too embarrassed” has come forward to reveal his/her identity. Sorry, I can’t take the prize money back anymore. And I won’t reveal your identity unless you want me to. Thanks for participating!
Photo of the day #30: Pumpkins
I took this photo outside of the north Whole Foods Market with my iPhone camera, no post processing. I didn’t even know there were so many kinds of pumpkins!
FaceTime
My nephew finally upgraded to a new iPhone, so we can video chat using FaceTime.
Gypsy Picnic Trailer Food Festival
Today was the first ever Gypsy Picnic Trailer Food Festival. Food trailers have been popping up everywhere in Austin these last few years. The great thing about food trailers is that you can drive them around, so finally somebody had the great idea of putting a festival together at Auditorium Shores: Good, varied, affordable food all in one place.
