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San Francisco Zine Fest is happening today and tomorrow with all types of crafters and printers. Cheap bookbinding workshops too.

September 9–10, 2006 @ CELLspace (2050 Bryant St, in the Mission)

Covers everything except your shelter and clothes.

Altoids Tin Survival Kit

More DIY survival kits:
The Do-it-yourself Coffee Can Survival Kit
A Survival Kit you can Live With

How to hang artwork without destroying the balance (or wall) in your space.

How to hang your Artwork and not fuck it up
The Art of hanging Art
28 Tips for Hanging Art
Hanging Art by Robert Terrell

Affordable cell phone plans for travelers, $49 for 140 countries, $99 for 160 + US. Good deals if you’re going to be out for awhile.

Mobal rental

Warm summer nights in New York City are radical. So watch a movie on a roof.

Thursday 24 August 2006
Brooklyn Bridge Park
The Warriors
Underneath the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn
Music starts at 6pm; movie starts at sunset.
Free

Friday, 25 August 2006
Home Movies (selection of short films)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Live Music by ULI at 8:30pm; film at 9pm.
$8 available at the door or online from Roof Top Films

Saturday, 26 August 2006
Summerscreen
Style Wars
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Events (DJ Spooky, Worange Drexler, Agora II) at 5pm, movie starts at 8pm.
Free

“One of the hottest music festivals to grace the lakefront, the ¡Viva! Latin Music Festival gets those culos shaking, swinging, and swaying to Latin rhythms from around the globe — from cumbia, merengue, salsa, and charanga to reggaeton, hip-hop, and pop. Featuring salsa legend Johnny Pacheco, pop group Morrison, Xtreme, Son de la Habana, and NY newcomer Anais, among others, ¡Viva! serves up more than music; enjoy a multitude of tasty traditional cuisines, along with Hispanic art, clothing, jewelry, and instruments from international and local vendors.”

Sat 8/26 & Sun 8/27, 10:30am-9:30pm FREE
via Flavorpill Chicago

Nothing better than storming the streets on a hundred pound cruiser bike. It doesn’t hurt when it’s around one our favorite cities on the globe, Barcelona, either. The Fat Tire Bike Tour crew (not to be confused with our favorite Colorado brewing company) provide a sweet ride and tour of the not so obvious around the streets of Barcelona.

Staying in Rome is pushing ridiculous with this weak American dollar in my pocket, so the team has come up with some cheap spots to crash your vino soaked brain:

Blue Hostel, Via Carlo Alberto 13 00185
Great spot near the train station, owner of the hostel met me outside the station and carried my bags back to the apartment. Recommended because there’s not much ‘hostel’ about it. € 40 Double

San Pietro (Bed & Breakfest)
Caring family provides clean rooms with breakfast and great balcony to boot. Within walking distance of some great attractions and alleys to explore. Includes apartment wide WiFi. € 79 Double

Hotel Rosetta Via Cavour 295 B/1
In the Monti neighborhood this Hotel is easy to get to from the Termini and is surrounded by most of the big attractions every first timer is going to be looking for. € 60 Double

L’Incanto di Roma Via Collina 36
Cheap private double rooms and even cheaper large rooms for bigger parties. Around the corner from Villa Borghese and the Spanish steps. € 40 Double

With all of the fluctuating airfares these days Farecast comes to the rescue with it’s innovative price prediction super powers. Also touting a handy RSS feature with up to the minute info on whether or not now is the best time to crack open your wallet. Farecast
Farecast RSS tracking

I’ve had the 4×4 and Animal Style burger but never knew about all the french fry combinations. California’s In-N-Out burgers are amazing for a cheap good(greasy) meal, try something from the Secret Menu next time.

Highlights:
“Animal Style” Burger: “Mustard-cooked beef patty, additional pickles, extra secret sauce with grilled onions.”

Fries: “Animal Style”: “French fries with secret sauce, onions and cheese on top.”

Grilled Cheese: “Cheeseburger without the ‘burger.’”

Neopolitan Shake: “Strawberry, vanilla and chocolcate all swirled together — not blended.”

In-N-Out Secret Menu
In-N-Out locator