During World War II the Army Corps of Engineers needed to hide the Lockheed Burbank Aircraft Plant to protect it from a Japanese air attack. They covered it with camouflage netting and trompe l’oeil to make it look like a rural subdivision from the air. via Think or Thwim » How To Hide An AirplaneContinue reading “How To Hide An Airplane Factory”
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Expo timetable stays on track, but faces hurdle
No delays are expected to result from the revocation of a permit that allowed around the clock construction on the Expo Line that will come to Santa Monica in its second phase. However, delays may occur if the second phase’s environmental impact report does not pass its Feb. 4 review. via Expo timetable stays onContinue reading “Expo timetable stays on track, but faces hurdle”
What Happens When Banks Foreclose on Commercial Properties?
In Downtown Los Angeles, at least eight residential projects and one hotel have fallen into bankruptcy. Some of those projects, along with others in the area, have also faced foreclosure — an equally complex process with just as many possible endings. via Los Angeles Downtown News and Information – LA Downtown News Online > NewsContinue reading “What Happens When Banks Foreclose on Commercial Properties?”
Interactive LA County Homicide Map
The Los Angeles Times has done a great job at providing this informative mashup using Google maps. The map details homicides that have been recorded in Los Angeles County going back to 2007. Check out the Homicide Report at the LA Times website.
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