Author Archives: Thomas Guy

Traffic Collisions of National and Overland

This intersection affords me hours of free entertainment. I have a lovely third-story view of the Fourth Worst Intersection in the city of Los Angeles, Overland Avenue and National Place in the Palms neighborhood of west Los Angeles. I feel awful for all the poor people involved, especially for those who get injured. But IContinue reading “Traffic Collisions of National and Overland”

Cobra Commander Buys Staples Center

Watching game two of the NBA Finals, the shot from the Goodyear blimp appears to show Staples Center with an unusual design on the roof. Has anyone else noticed that the roof of Staples Center appears to be painted with the “Cobra” logo from the G.I. Joe movie? If so, hats off to the promotersContinue reading “Cobra Commander Buys Staples Center”

Ladies and Gentlemen: The Pay Option ARM

I often attempt to explain to friends and family, in simple and straightforward terms, the basic mechanism of the pay options adjustable rate mortgage. I often feel that I’ve done a poor job in this effort. Fortunately, I’ve found other who have done a much better job at this. Dr. Housing Bubble (www.doctorhousingbubble.com) is aContinue reading “Ladies and Gentlemen: The Pay Option ARM”

Happy birthday Wave Mechanics

Wired has a great article summarizing the significance of today’s anniversary of the consideration of the concept of the possibility of the existence of wave mechanics (physicists can be so modest), thus revolutionizing nearly all fields of scientific exploration and paving the way for this wonderful world of advanced technology. To put it simply, firstContinue reading “Happy birthday Wave Mechanics”