Currently, I live in Northern California and have a cell phone subscription with Sprint. I will be traveling to the Philippines for 3 weeks in December, and I do not want to add international roaming on my Sprint phone. I am looking for a solution that I can purchase here in the US to take as long much like those "pay as you go" phones, but on an international level. I am looking to keep in touch with my wife and kids while I visit family for the first time abroad, as well as for security reasons. I have been told to buy any SIM style phone (some suggested Ebay, and to make sure I get a charger), and then buy SIM phone cards while in the Philippines.

Any insight or comments would be greatly appreciated!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
BrianB.

I just applied at the Hilton Garden Inn as a front desk clerk. This will be my first job as a front desk clerk if I’m hired so I’m a little worried. Does anyone know if they train well and if it’s a good company to work for?

I’ve got a 3.02 GPA, guitar and bass as extra-currics, got a 1970 on my SAT, and I’m planning on doing community service this summer. Given this, what are my chances of getting into Humboldt State Univ. of UC Stanta Cruz?

Preferably near Los Angeles, cheap, and good for the family?

I’ve wondered for a while if most of the grassy hills around the San Francisco Bay area were once covered in Redwoods. It seems likely, since they cover most of the coastal range, but I was wondering if someone knew the answer in more detail.

without me of course. For two weeks. From May 18-June 1. I understand that her co-worker is going (she’s actually from there) to spend her child’s birthday with her (turning 9 I believe). My birthday also falls within this time frame. I am utterly furious that my spouse seems so adamant about going without any regards to how I feel. I wasn’t invited and this isn’t a trip with her family. I’m actually thinking of telling her that if she goes I won’t be here if & when she comes back. She spends TOO much time with this friend and has recently taken a 4-day trip to northern California with her as well. She claims I don’t like going places but I don’t have a job that allows spontaneous trips and I can’t go during school months (I’m trying get my BA).

I’m tired of her ALWAYS placing her friends and family first & expecting me to be ok with it.

What are some good fundraisers that we can do? Or some cheaper items we can sell? See, I go to a not so wealthy school so we cant sell stuff that costs over like . I am trying to raise money to send care packages to the troops. (nonprofit) So far my family and I have donated a free stay and breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn. And I was thinking at the elementary we could raffle off a stuffed animal (our mascot) If you have any ideas please feel free to offer them.

Many thanks
-Student council and myself.

I’m a junior and I’m starting to look into colleges. I’m interested in going to a college in or near San Francisco. Many benefits to this. I love San Francisco for one thing and it is only two hours from my home so now long commutes to visit home.

So what I was wondering how does HSU compare to the other colleges in California. Is the tuition fairly reasonable or expensive? Academic wise how does it compare? And most importantly of all is it hard to get into?

Other than going to Palm Springs what are some other great spots to visit?

The primary use would be for nature photographs (beach and redwoods) and the occasional pictures of friends (red eye bad). I want a point-and-shoot for portability and because of money restrictions. I have about 0, but could stretch it too 400 if the camera is significantly worth it. The size/shape of the camera isn’t as important as the quality of the pictures, but I do like the square no bulges of some of these point-and-clicks. I had a canon S500 which I was happy with, but it was stolen. Any suggestions or tips? Should I get a used S500 again from Ebay? Or is there something way better out there for me? I was also looking at new Kodaks? Help?