Well, I suppose it's a start.

Bush sees New Orleans devastation

Why do I cynically suspect he's not touring the areas where people have been shooting at each other?

He may be seeing the wrecked buildings, but he will not see the human cost. Probably not ever.

Salon etiquette question

Question: Underwhat circumstances is it appropriate to tip, and how much is considered appropriate?

I have only ever been in a Proper Hair Salon in the US once in my life; there was a coupon involved, I hated the results, and I never went back. So I don't know the first thing about what to do if I actually like the results and/or intend to return. (-:

Having thoroughly frightened myself by surfing the web looking at Beverly Hills salons, I have found this place in Santa Monica where the stylists are all cute women with great hair, and where the first haircut is $20. What could possibly go wrong?

Zot!

Power returns to some parts of LA area

Oops.

(We didn't lose power in sunny Torrance for a change, but stuartc's lot up in Playa Vista did. It was their turn, apparently.)

edit: OMG we made the BBC! Power blackout hits Los Angeles

(Chaos on the roads is different from normal in what way? Good use of the word "impact" though.)