In the Mission Today
6 A.M. 47°, clear and still. Expect sun
Wake up! It’s Drowsy Driver Awareness Day. Of no possible relevance or connection, on this day in 1895, Oscar Wilde was arrested in London, to be tried, convicted and sentenced two years of hard labor for committing homosexuality. His labor resulted in the Ballad of Reading Gaol.
Vaudeville Team Sullies City
The antics of Mayor Getty and M. Gascon, Minister of Public Insecurity, have reached the international stage, making this once world class City look silly. Over the weekend the British Independent told the whole world about their “sit-lie” ordinance, provoking as much bemusement abroad, as it has fury at home. Then the BBC followed with a debate — an actual debate — hear it for yourself. Props to the Brits for finding someone to argue in favor.
Where do Old iPads Go When They Die?
Beyond the “experience”, expect the ipad to make a monumental contribution to an e-waste flood already approaching biblical proportions. The dumping, picking and recycling of electronic products has grown into a big unregulated industry in India, one of the premier dumping grounds. The government, working with Greenpeace, is taking steps to protect workers and put the onus on the manufacturers to see that their electronic products are properly disposed.
I think you need a moniker, Mr. three-dot.
How about a MissionLoco competition to name our daily weatherman?
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I thought Oscar got busted by the fashion police…
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