Category Archives: News

Stranded camper was on the brink as help arrived – Los Angeles Times

Posted on 1/16/2007 by Bill

Stranded camper was on the brink as help arrived – Los Angeles Times That’s a very lucky person there. To be stuck in the wilderness for 3 weeks, after your food runs out…. Just a very lucky person to be … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off on Stranded camper was on the brink as help arrived – Los Angeles Times

Luckest man this week

Posted on 12/21/2006 by Bill

I hope I never have to be as lucky as this guy. Sure, it’s amusing, if frightening story, but I think I can go my whole life with out experiencing that.

Posted in News | Comments Off on Luckest man this week

South Gate’s former treasurer gets 10 years – Los Angeles Times

Posted on 11/28/2006 by Bill

Albert Robles has been sentenced to prison! This afternoon, a judge announced Robles’ sentence for stealing 12 million dollars from the city of South Gate: 10 years in prison, and paying back $600,000. I’m just glad this whole affair is … Continue reading →

Posted in News | 1 Comment

So we don’t taste like chicken….

Posted on 11/10/2006 by Bill

Robots apparently think that humans taste like bacon. I for one will not welcome our new human eating robot over lords.

Posted in News | 1 Comment

Telegraph | News | Climate chaos? Don’t believe it

Posted on 11/6/2006 by Bill

Telegraph | News | Climate chaos? Don’t believe it An article I want to read later. I don’t know the validity of it, but I’m always a fan of taking a skeptical look at many politicized environmental issues.

Posted in News | 1 Comment

1913: Torrent of silver water arrives from Owens Valley – Los Angeles Times

Posted on 11/5/2006 by Bill

125 years ago, the City of Los Angeles completed a great aqueduct. The LA Times remembers with 1913: Torrent of silver water arrives from Owens Valley With out this aqueduct that drained that siphoned Sierra Nevada snowfall, the LA would … Continue reading →

Posted in General, News | Comments Off on 1913: Torrent of silver water arrives from Owens Valley – Los Angeles Times

Cardinals win the World Series

Posted on 10/27/2006 by Bill

It’s an improbable win for the Cardinals, winning the World Series in 5 games. After falling apart so amazingly to end the season, they came back and won. They ended the regular season with 83 wins, and have become the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dodger Baseball, News | 1 Comment

A Standoff Over Plan for ‘Die Hard’ Filming – Los Angeles Times

Posted on 10/5/2006 by Bill

A rant about closing a freeway to film a movie. Continue reading →

Posted in News | 1 Comment

One more in a small series of tragedies

Posted on 10/4/2006 by Bill

I was down in San Diego today for a conference. Went well. We’re over and done with, and we’re heading out. I stop in to use the restroom. I come out. I realize my cell phone is missing. I had … Continue reading →

Posted in News | 5 Comments

but are they cute enough?

Posted on 9/24/2006 by Bill

BBC NEWS | Health | US hypoallergenic cats go on sale I don’t know if these will get out onto Stuff on my cat, but at least those who want to live with a cat can do so with out … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off on but are they cute enough?