Clapway: Los Angeles

Thursday, September 17, 2015

There have been 18 confirmed cases of the #WestNileVirus in 2015; the first death by the virus was recently reported in #LosAngeles County. Here are precautions to take to protect yourself from #mosquitoes. - http://clapway.com/2015/09/17/west-nile-virus-death-la123/

There have been 18 confirmed cases of the West Nile Virus in 2015; the first death by the virus was recently reported in Los Angeles County.

The infected San Gabriel Valley man, whose name was withheld by the county Department of Public Health, had pre-existing health conditions, but was hospitalized in late August due to the virus.

First West Nile Virus Death Confirmed

Long Beach is also confirmed to have its first case of human West Nile virus infection; names and identifying details were also withheld. During 2014, 218 West Nile virus infections were reported in LA County, the second highest number since 2004. Of the 218 people infected, 180 were hospitalized and seven died.

Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, LA County’s interim health officer, declares that mosquitoes are the primary pathway for the West Nile virus to spread and infect humans; transmission has also noticeably increased. As such, he has advised the residents of LA County to take extra precaution to fight against mosquitoes.

Here Are Some Helpful Tips To Fight Against Mosquitoes:

Hot climates and drought conditions make for great mosquito breeding environments. Staying away from mosquito-rich areas is key in order to keep this virus, and other infections, at bay.

Moreover, getting rid of pools of stagnant water, and emptying out or washing any birdbaths and wading pools is highly recommended. Residents should also cover up as much as possible when outdoors and make use of insect repellent containing DEET, Picaridin or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. Doors and windows that have tight-fitting screens should be utilized to keep out mosquitoes.

Protect Yourself; You May Not Present Symptoms

Symptoms of the virus include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting and mild skin rashes, but the virus can be contracted by a person and not display any symptoms. In fact, in 80% of the cases reported, the individual was never physically ill. Extra precaution, as such, should be exercised by the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, since the virus may lead to more serious diseases or inflections, such as brain inflammation and paralysis.

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First West Nile Virus Death Confirmed in LA

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Hyperloop Could Bring Los Angeles and San Francisco Closer - http://clapway.com/2015/07/08/hyperloop-could-bring-los-angeles-and-san-francisco-closer879/

Imagine it’s the year 2018, and your mind’s caught looping in a vicious circle between making three meetings, with the second one in Los Angeles, and the first and third in San Francisco. There’s no way you can make them all in your flying car because of a traffic jam, plus the plutonium shortage means you’ll have a net loss in your budget today. You would Skype via the heads-up hologram display in your glasses, but that second assistant of yours always seems to instill a kind of confusion at meeting’s end only reneged by your physical presence. But what if you could hyperloop between the cities in 30 minutes or less?

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READING TOO MUCH ASIMOV?

No, hyperloop isn’t science fiction, and this isn’t Isaac Asimov. Elon Musk recently invested in the Hyperloop project, which plans to construct several circuits of low-pressure tubes, inside of which will travel bullet-shaped capsules. These capsules will ride self-generated cushion of air as they are propelled forward by magnetic linear acceleration, becoming the most ecologically-savvy form of transportation to grace the west side, according to a recent report by Reuters.

THE MAN WITH THE PLAN

Speaking from Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Dirk Ahlborn described this new invention: “Well imagine a capsule filled with people that’s hovering inside the tube. Inside the tube you create a low pressure environment very similar to an airplane that’s at high altitudes. So now the capsule traveling inside the tubes doesn’t encounter as much [air] resistance, and so therefore can travel really fast with very little energy.”

HYPERLOOP MAY BENEFIT LOCAL ENVIRONS & COMMUNITIES

Among putative benefits to consumers and surrounding environs alike is the potential for hyperloop transit to be totally free, for the supporting concrete pylons to house bee hives, energy generators, gardens, et al to actually encourage local communities to celebrate the installation of new nearby pylons as a means for communion or trade.

Musk argues that Hyperloop would be a much better transportation system than the state’s concurrent plans for a high-speed rail system, e.g., hyperloop would be safer, faster, cheaper, and more efficient.

INITIAL TESTING AND COMPETITION

Space Exploration Technologies, i.e. SpaceX (the company currently launching supplies to the International Space Station), will construct a test track in California, and is already hosting a competition for prototype pods. We should keep in mind that neither SpaceX nor Elon Musk are directly affiliated with Hyperloop.

Hyperloop Technology will be completely solar powered, and is expected to break current speed records upon first tests. Such groundbreaking beginnings are sure to swell the confidence of investors and citizens affecting and effected by this project, alike.

Well, there’s plenty of commuting hell time left until the hyperloop comes out. Make your trip to work fun and healthy with the Penny skateboard.

Hyperloop Could Bring Los Angeles and San Francisco Closer