The “state” namesake avenues in Santa Monica start at Montana and end at Colorado, which, confusingly enough, was originally named “Railroad.” Most of the street names, Idaho, Arizona, et cetera, have not changed. The exceptions seem to be Santa Monica Blvd (originally named Orgeon Avenue), Broadway (originally named Utah Avenue), and Wislhire Blvd. (originally namedContinue reading “Santa Monica’s Avenue’s Original Names”
Author Archives: Thomas Guy
Crystal Pier
Ha! There used to be a pier at Hollister Ave! There is, of course, nothing there now to indicate that. The Crystal Pier seems to have been an amusement pier. I found this great photo print at the Library of Congress of a “Bathing Beauty Contest,” and I think you can see the pier inContinue reading “Crystal Pier”
Unbelievable
Ten votes behind. Nine.Twelve.Time’s up.Sixteen votes behind and counting.Fifteen.Sixteen, with forty-two not votingNineteen behind, with thirty-seven not voting. It’s not going to pass.
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
It appears all eyes are on the House right now, waiting to see if HR 3997 (“Financial Markets Bill”) passes. It’s surprisingly close right now, 153 – 146. I’m just thinking about lunch. Now the Nays have taken the lead with 163 for and 167 against. Unbelievable. Whatever the true substance of this legislation, withContinue reading “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008”
Black or Pinto Beans?
Why don’t I ever know the answer to this question?
QuantumTom 