If at first you don't succeed... By Mark Lacter | July 23, 2010 5:00 PM A robot learning to flip pancakes from Sylvain Calinon on Vimeo. Not the brightest flapjack in the stack. More by Mark Lacter: Barry Diller's many paychecks Say hello to the marijuana vending machine - and it's made in California Good tip for job candidates: Always ask questions Former Calpers CEO charged with fraud* The Walmart story that everyone is talking about Recent stories on LA Observed: Barry Diller's many paychecks Say hello to the marijuana vending machine - and it's made in California Good tip for job candidates: Always ask questions Former Calpers CEO charged with fraud* The Walmart story that everyone is talking about Previous story: Riordan: Cities need federal help Next story: Hollywood strike averted LA Observed front page | Media | Politics | Business | Arts | Books New at LA Observed Michael Hastings, 33, journalist dies in LA crash Deadline adds Lisa De Moraes, formerly of the Washington Post Villaraigosa: I plan to run for governor and live in Venice KPCC adds six shows to nights and weekends, shifts others Is merging Planning and Building and Safety the best idea? Fishbowl LA going dark after all these years Council moving towards ban on plastic bags The Cove Morning Buzz: Tuesday 6.18.13 UCLA starting to make Omaha a regular destination Follow us on Twitter On the Media Page Michael Hastings, 33, journalist dies in LA crash Deadline adds Lisa De Moraes, formerly of the Washington Post KPCC adds six shows to nights and weekends, shifts others Fishbowl LA going dark after all these years JJ Yore leaving 'Marketplace,' show he helped start * Go to Media On the Politics Page Villaraigosa: I plan to run for governor and live in Venice Garcetti names Ana Guerrero as chief of staff Villaraigosa and Stevie Wonder Councilman Koretz sings with Dave Davies of the Kinks (video) State budget deal looking good - just don't be delusional about it Go to Politics LA Biz Observed Is merging Planning and Building and Safety the best idea? Council moving towards ban on plastic bags Tribune sale could be getting complicated LAX hardly alone when it comes to Customs congestion Socal home prices hit 5-year high Go to LA Biz Observed Arts and culture James Turrell show at LACMA almost didn't make it An Alabaman reviews 'The Scottsboro Boys' The night shooter Dave Davies of the Kinks to be honored Friday at City Hall Figaro there, Tosca there Go to Arts and culture Sign up for daily email from LA Observed Enter your email address:Delivered by FeedBurner