Cal Tech Scientists Put World Cup Ball to the Test
Caltech Scientists Test Air Flow Over the 2010 World Cup Soccer Ball One of the main differences among soccer balls is how much the air flow follows the ball’s surface. Turbulent air flow would hug the curvature of the ball, reducing drag. In this high-speed video of the Jabulani ball, however, Caltech scientists demonstrate that [...]
Portantino Pushes Party Crasher Crackdown
People thinking of heading to a swanky Hollywood party without being “on the list” may find their prank is more harshly penalized if Anthony Portantino gets his way. Under legislation authored by the Assembly member, “crashing” a private event uninvited may cost you $1,000 or more – and could send you to jail for six [...]
After a One Year Hiatus – A Celebration on the Colorado St. Bridge is Back – July 10, 6 – 11 PM
Pasadena Heritage will present “A Celebration on the Colorado Street Bridge”, from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm on July 10, on the historic Colorado St. Bridge in Pasadena. This summer party is guaranteed to be full of enjoyment with a range of activities for all ages, including cookie decorating and face painting, vintage car displays, [...]
Pasadena PD Explorers Graduate
Pasadena Explorer Recruits graduated Saturday from the Los Angeles County Sheriff Explorer Academy. The graduation took place at Whittier High . “These young people have shown a tremendous amount of tenacity and commitment to complete this program,” says Interim Chief of Police Christopher Vicino. “Given, the fact that they still have to maintain their grades [...]
MTA Ceremoniously Breaks Ground in Arcadia for Massive Foothill Extension
Edward Balian, the four-year-old son of Foothill Extension CEO Habib Balian gets ready to do his part for his Dad’s company. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority broke ground Saturday on a $690 million, 11.3 mile extension of the Gold Line from Pasadena through Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale and Azusa. The time line is scheduled now for [...]
Chalk Festival Makes History – Guinness Is Good for Pasadena
Chalk Festival Sets World Record By Terry Miller The 18th annual Pasadena Chalk Festival during the Father’s Day weekend was the biggest in Pasadena’s history – It also has made history as the World’s Largest Street “painting” festival deemed, albeit unofficially, by The famous Guinness Book of Records. Organizers of the two day event said [...]
Pasadena Independent – June 24, 2010
Anita Mansfield and Her Yanks were Making Music Pasadena Saturday
Hundreds of people packed the courtyard to see the band before they brushed off to the annual Irish Festival in Irvine. Irish Musician Anita Mansfield and her band which includes a terrific violinist from Holland rocked the Lake Avenue stage for 45 minutes Saturday afternoon. – Photo by Terry Miller Pasadena proved once again that [...]
Pasadena Independent – June 17, 2010
Truck Stolen 38 Years Ago Reunited with Monrovia Owner
It took the police 38 years, but they finally found Monrovian Harold Voelker’s 1956 Ford F-100 truck which was stolen from Los Angeles in the early 1970’s. “I was shaking,” Volelker said when he got the call from Modesto Highway Patrol saying they believe they found the 1967 truck he reported stolen in the summer [...]