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Driving to Vegas Soon? Your SatNav May Stop Working

Uber drivers beware. Riders too. GPS service could be experienced by aircrews flying throughout the western United States. via USAF Is Jamming GPS In The Western U.S. For Largest Ever Red Flag Air War Exercise – The Drive

The Most Powerful Mercedes E-Class – Ever

Who cares what it looks like when it goes this fast? With acceleration from 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds, the new business limousine is at the top of its class. The AMG SpeedShift MCT (multi clutch technology ) nine-speed sports transmission is combined with a wet start-off clutch for the first time. Source: Advertiser.ie – Most powerfulContinue reading “The Most Powerful Mercedes E-Class – Ever”

The End of the Boardwalk, 1929

I just found this astonishing panorama and had to share it. You can find the photo on the website for the Huntington Library’s digital archive project. The subject of the photo is the beach next to the Lick Pier that once straddled the southern border of Santa Monica. The detail captured is quite remarkable. I downloadedContinue reading “The End of the Boardwalk, 1929”

Abbot Kinney at Westminster During Prohibition

Another great print scanned by the USC Digital Library. This one shows the intersection of Westminster Avenue at Abbot Kinney. The perspective is looking to the southeast, in the southerly direction of traffic.

Columbus terminates contract with red light camera company | News Radio 610 WTVN

LOL. Columbus has terminated its contract with red light camera company Redflex after its former CEO pleaded guilty to bribing city leaders, including some in Columbus and Cincinnati. via Columbus terminates contract with red light camera company | News Radio 610 WTVN.