LA Observed: Eli Broad and the LA Times | Which Way L.A.?

This is quite exciting, as it's been suggested in order for the newspaper to survive it would need to be supported by a non-profit foundation, as the original business model no longer works. Seems like Eli Broad, may test this out with the LA Times…  "Los Angeles businessman and philanthropist Eli Broad has reportedly partneredContinue reading “LA Observed: Eli Broad and the LA Times | Which Way L.A.?”

BBC News – Bolshoi dancer Dmitrichenko ‘did not mean acid attack’

Bolshoi dancer Dmitrichenko 'did not mean acid attack' Pavel Dmitrichenko appeared in court in a holding cell Continue reading the main story Related Stories Bolshoi dancer detained over attack Bolshoi manager spars with dancer Trouble backstage at the Bolshoi A Bolshoi Ballet dancer accused over an attack on artistic director Sergei Filin has told aContinue reading “BBC News – Bolshoi dancer Dmitrichenko ‘did not mean acid attack’”

BBC News – China open letter calls for political reforms

Some of China's most prominent scholars, journalists and activists have released an open letter urging leaders to implement political reforms, for the second time in three months. More than 100 people signed the open letter urging Beijing to ratify an international human rights treaty. The letter was posted on several prominent Chinese websites and blogs.Continue reading “BBC News – China open letter calls for political reforms”

Armed Gunman Found, Shootout with Police. Why are we worried about casualties if men with guns can save everyone?

Christopher Dorner reportedly located, exchanged gunfire with police.. I am sure many many people are scared about the causalities of the police force. I say why don't they send in the millions of people who claimed that if they were in the Newtown Classroom with a gun, they would have saved the kids? They allContinue reading “Armed Gunman Found, Shootout with Police. Why are we worried about casualties if men with guns can save everyone?”

Lightning strikes St Peter’s Basilica as Pope resigns

I am not posting it for any particular reason, but I thought it was cool and strange, and will have meaning to a lot of people. What it means is up for debate. It's a video of lighting striking the St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican soon after the Pope resigned. I love lightning… http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21421810