It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
Rock Stars
High Voltage
Tim Kirkpatrick, 53, takes a demo ride on the electric motorcycle, Zero X during the Third Annual AltCar Expo at the Santa Monica Civic on Friday, September 26, 2008. The Zero X has a range of 40 miles per two-hour charge. Typical cost per recharge is less than $.01 per mile. The Zero X is no toy. It's a full powered off-road motorcycle with unmatched performance and durability. The motorcycle has all the performance of a traditional gas dirt bike, but without all of the noise, pollution and maintenance hassle. Best of all, the Zero X opens up all kinds of riding opportunities where noise is a problem. (2) Jim Corning, founder of Prometheus Systems, promotes his conceptual electronic motorcycle during the expo. The prototype motorcycle has a top speed of 70 miles per hour with a range of 50 miles and is completely charged with the solar panel.(3) Guest examine the plug in Toyota Prius which gets 100 miles per gallon.
Filling the Boot
(1) Santa Monica Firefighter Matt Norris (left) and Jason Wells, collect donations for children and adults with MDA on the corner of Cloverfield Ave. and I-10 on Friday, September 26, 2008. (2) Santa Monica Firefighter Matt Norris, collects donations for the muscle-wasting disease. (3) Engineer Jim Enges, 52, volunteers his time after a 24 hour shift. (4) Nick Angel, 27, collects donations on Friday. The money supports the local MDA clinic and support groups, assists with the purchase of durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, leg braces, and communication devices, and funds the MDA Summer Camps.
American Reflections
Wicket
Santa Monica College music student, Dani Nelson, 20, performs "For Good" from Wicked at the Santa Monica Family YMCA on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, during the Kiawnis Clubs luncheon. Gary Gray, 52, accompanies her on the Piano.
The Scientist
Miss Strawberry
The American Dream