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Odom & Brown Annihilate World Record

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Shannon Brown and Lamar Odom beat the Guinness world record for most free throws made by two people in one minute last Sunday. They more than doubled the previous record of 10, with a total of 26 made shots. The rules stated that they must rotate after each made free throw. Surprisingly enough, the point guard, Shannon Brown, missed more free throws than the almost 7 foot tall Lamar Odom!

The event took place at the first ever Lakers Fan Jam last weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The crowd rallied behind the duo as they alternated taking shots. Odom came in style, dressed as if he was heading out to dinner and a movie with Khloe, stating "it's important to always be in style." LOL, thanks candyman.

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DUI Checkpoint Tonight

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Hey all, the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Dept. will be conducting a DUI/driver's license checkpoint tonight in the SCV between 7pm and 3am at an undisclosed location.

I know that it is required by federal law for them to announce the checkpoints before they set them up, but I was also under the impression that they had to disclose the location. Apparently, I was wrong. To me, it doesn't make sense. It's unconstitutional to stop citizens when they haven't done anything wrong, so if they are going to do so, I believe they should have to at least announce where.

Deputies hope that if drivers know that there will be checkpoints on the road, it will help to prevent them from drinking and driving in the first place. I am all for that. I wish upon no one the fines and penalties one must go through after receiving a DUI, and most importantly the dangers they cause on the road. But, speaking from a strictly constitutional view point, I believe that police should have to disclose the location of these checkpoints.

The only information given about the location is that it will be based on the DUI activity in that area. Not quite sure what that means, but if I were to speculate, I would say it probably means the check point will be in the downtown Newhall area close to The VU.

So, if you're planning on going out and drinking tonight, please make sure to have a designated driver. Also, I would like to hear your comments and views on the constitutional controversy these checkpoints bring up. Have a good night, and please be safe!

-pb


UPDATE via The Signal:

Deputies will determine the location of the checkpoint based on previous DUI activity and statistics, and will announce the location at a later time.

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Google Fiber for SCV

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There's only 2 days left to nominate the Santa Clarita Valley for Google's Fiber Network program. Check the above video for information about Fiber, and visit the link below to nominate SCV as a community participant.

Google Fiber for Communities.

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Lebowski Fest L.A. 2010

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"Ever thus to deadbeats, Lebowski."
Movie screening on Good Friday and bowling on shabbos, how perfectly fitting!

Fri, April 2nd - Movie Party - Creedence cover set by Paddy and The Poor Boys + special guests Jack Kehler (Dude's Landlord), Philip Moon (Woo The Carpet Pisser), Jim Hoosier (Liam), Peter Exline (inspiration for the story), Andrea Nunn (Julianne Moore/Maude's Stand-in for the carpet flying scene) and possibly others followed by a screening of The Big Lebowski. Doors 8:30 pm @ The Wiltern - All Ages - $19.99 - RSVP on Facebook

Sat, April 3rd - Bowling Party - Bowling, costume, trivia and other contests. Special guest Jim Hoosier (Liam). Bowling and shoe rental included. Bowling is general admission and not guaranteed. 9 pm @ The Cal Bowl - All Ages - $25 adv / $30 day of. RSVP on Facebook


Schedule information courtesy of lebowskifest.com

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Establishing a New Quiet Zone

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I live in the blue condos at the corner of Soledad and Rainbow Glen, just a stones throw from the loudest train crossing in the entire SCV. I really could care less about the daytime trains, especially the smaller passenger ones. However, the cargo trains that run late at night are driving me up the wall, or at least out of bed.

I decided to jump on Google today, to try and find written laws of trains using their horns at intersections. To my dismay, they are required to sound their horn for a minimum of 15 seconds (max. 20 seconds) at a minimum level of 96dB (max. 110dB).

DAMN!

Hopefully, all is not lost though. I stumbled across an official Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) article which states the rules of establishing a new 'Quiet Zone'.

In short, the rules are:

A new quiet zone must be at least ½ mile in length and have at least one public highway-rail grade crossing. Every public grade crossing in a new quiet zone must be equipped at minimum with the standard or conventional flashing light and gate automatic warning system. A quiet zone may be established to cover a full 24-hour period or only during the overnight period from 10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.

Hmm, could this be applied to my intersection? I'm going to make a valiant effort to find out.

Stay tuned for further updates on my cause to try and save some people some much deserved sleep!

-pb

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