Space Nerds Unite: The Shuttle’s Arrival is Now Confirmed!
Maybe watching Curiosity land on Mars reminded you how cool space exploration was. Or maybe it was Mohawk Guy. Either way, all you long-time and newly-minted nerds out there will be thrilled to know that that will be neither a bird nor a mere plane you see overhead on September 20th. That will the Space Shuttle Endeavor hitching a ride on a NASA Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier on its way to LAX. Once it arrives, writes The Source:
August 8, 2012
Educational Opportunity: Dr. Eric Walsh Discusses Health Effects of High Density Development on Children
This Friday morning, the California African American Museum (CAAM) will play host to a free breakfast talk by Eric Walsh, MD, MPH, on the Adverse Health Effects on Children of High-Density Development in Urban Transportation Corridors. Walsh is Director of Public Health/Health Officer for the City of Pasadena Public Health Department.
August 2, 2012
And So It Begins: The Watts Cyclery Takes the First Steps Toward Opening a Bike Co-op
"Stah-LEEN," he enunciated for me, reaching up and tapping the cardboard cutout of a soccer shirt hanging over the cash register. His back to me, he ambled intensely around the workspace looking for a bike part. "Keep talking," he said with an urgent wave of his hand. "I'm listening."
July 31, 2012
“Food Desert” Oases: Converting Corner Stores into Healthy Neighborhood Markets in South L.A. (Part I in a Series)
"Most people DO realize that Flaming Hot Cheetos are not a good meal on a daily basis, three times a day," said Clare Fox, Strategic Initiatives Coordinator at the Los Angeles Food Policy Council (LAFPC).
July 27, 2012
Shuttlewatch 2012: Preparing the Route for Endeavour
Riding down Crenshaw Blvd. yesterday, I was surprised to see every single tree had a flyer attached to it.
July 26, 2012
Spreading the Gospel of CicLAvia in Southeast L.A.
One of the great things about the rise in riding events in South L.A. and the surrounding areas is that they are starting to take on the feel of a family reunion for me.
July 23, 2012
This Weekend in South L.A.: Join in the Effort to Expand CicLAvia Southward or Learn to Garden
It's going to be hot this weekend.
July 20, 2012
Main Street, South L.A.-Style.
When election seasons heat up, politicians are often quick to assure constituents that they represent Main Street, not Wall Street. But they way they conceptualize of "Main Street" has very little relation to an actual urban Main Street, such as ours. Wouldn't you love to see Mitt Romney getting a bacon-wrapped hot dog from a street vendor? Or stopping in a 99-cent store in the heart of South L.A.? Or Obama popping into the soul food place that bears his tagged-up visage? Where are those photo ops?
July 19, 2012
Walking in (South) L.A.: It’s Hard Out Here for a Pedestrian, Part I
"Only a nobody walks in L.A." blared at me as I strolled into the grocery store.
July 18, 2012
Desperately Seeking Shade: How South L.A. Bus Riders Weather the Elements
It's been hot lately.
July 12, 2012
