Author Archives: Quantum Tom

THE GREAT AMERICAN BUBBLE MACHINE

Note: THE GREAT AMERICAN BUBBLE MACHINE was originally published in Rolling Stone. For whatever reason Jann “Yawn” Wenner hasn’t put a digital copy online. That may change. Fortunately there is a scanned copy in PDF form. Finally an OCR copy has been made and posted by – of all people – an SA goon namedContinue reading “THE GREAT AMERICAN BUBBLE MACHINE”

The Indestructible HTC Raphael (Touch Pro)

Don’t try this at homeUpon returning home from Independence Day festivities I noticed my Touch Pro was not where it was supposed to be. After a brief search I called back to the party and asked them to take a look for it. Sure enough, I got a call back a few minutes later. “WeContinue reading “The Indestructible HTC Raphael (Touch Pro)”

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”