Posts from July, 2004

  • 16
    Jul    0

    Quote of the Day
    The first reason I became a suicide bomber was because my friend was killed. The second reason I did it is because I didn’t want to go to school. Hussam Abdo, a Palestinian teenager who tried to blow himself up at an Israeli checkpoint
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  • 16
    Jul    0

    El Chile Cafe y Cantina
    Although decent Mexican restaurants can be found throughout Austin, I’m usually reluctant to explore new eateries. With Maria’s, Curra’s, Guero’s, and Changos so close, why bother? I was skeptical when Sarah recommended we try a fairly new place on Manor, El Chile. I need to remember that when it comes to all things culinary, Sarah [...]
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  • 12
    Jul    0

    So Close, So Far
    According to the marquee on the old South Congress porn theatre, Austin is just 230 miles from Mexico. Drivers heading toward downtown are given the mileage to Canada. I’m not sure about the purpose of the marquee’s mileage data, but it is though-provoking. I pass the sign all the time–usually when heading to HEB for [...]
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  • 2
    Jul    0

    Angry Feet
    Back to reality. By the time we reached Portland it felt like we have been traveling for a month. Our itenerary may have been ambitious, but we were able to squeeze just about everything in without feeling too rushed. It was a wonderful vacation. First, San Francisco: North Beach – This may be my favorite [...]
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