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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”

Expo rail maps in detail now available

It looks as if there is finally a detailed map of where the Expo line is going to go when Phase II (Culver City to the beach) gets underway. CAUTION: BIG FILE (over 35 MB)Here is a PDF that shows the majority of the designated ROW (right of way) as it heads west to theContinue reading “Expo rail maps in detail now available”

Fatburger bankrupt?!?

Now that I think about it, I haven’t been patronizing them as much lately. Maybe it’s due to overexpansion in Nevada, but Eater.com is reporting that two Fatburger holding companies are filing for bankruptcy protection. What’s the world coming to?!?

Tilt-shift of Sawtelle Shopping Center

I kept looking for a good photo to use for a tile-shift effect. I finally found one that I took not too long ago at the Sawtelle Shopping center in West LA. I think it works pretty well, but I’m not 100%. I think I have a ways to go yet in getting the effectContinue reading “Tilt-shift of Sawtelle Shopping Center”

Offensive signage for laundry in West L.A.

Whew, it was tough wording that post title – took me right back to Mrs. Passaglia’s AP English class. “What’s ‘offensive’ in this sentence? The signage or the laundry?” I found this weird sign while I was jogging earlier today. I’ve heard the term before, but I wonder when language like “Chinese Laundry” became inappropriate.Continue reading “Offensive signage for laundry in West L.A.”