Category Archives: CurrentEvents

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”

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”

Mexico City shuts down due to flu outbreak

This is a little creepy. The Washington Post is reporting that Mexico City is effectively shut down while a flu outbreak runs its course. The normally fear-mongering news media in the US seems to have completely missed this one. The World Health Organization is convening in Switzerland to discuss methods for slowing the spread ofContinue reading “Mexico City shuts down due to flu outbreak”

Parking Privatization in LA

Image couresy of LAist.com Just putting it out there: the city of Los Angeles is considering a plan to privatize parking enforcement. I’m just one guy, but in this one guy’s humble opinion this plan has FAIL written all over it. I hate getting parking tickets as much as the next guy, but I’d muchContinue reading “Parking Privatization in LA”