An iPod world.

For those that don't know. I'm an avid cyclist. Long ago, I stopped wearing any type of portable music player while I ride for two reasons. First it's illegal to wear headphones in both ears while you ride or drive and second it's pretty dangerous because you can't hear the things going on around you. Well the other day, I went into the city for a couple of parties thrown by my friends. In the past, I've worn headphone while I commute but usually on on the Bart train. This time I wear them for pretty much the whole trip. It was a definitely a different experience. You really are in your own world of music. It kinda disconnects you from the world and the people around you. I realized this is how many people do this and found I'm sharing a similar experience with strangers.

When did it become legal...

I've noticed lately while driving, people are willing to cross a double yellow line to make a left hand turn. I've been wondering two things. One - when did it become legal to cross a double yellow line? Two - is this a continued sign of our society's laziness? I'm not sure I have an answer to either. But I don't understand why people don't bother to drive a few more feet and make a legal turn.