Sad news about Corey Haim today…  but I like to remember him from the Lost Boys, especially the comic book scene.  Here is a clip from the opening Lost Boys featuring Santa Cruz and other scenes from the movie.

And the comic book store featured in the movie was the pre-earth location of Atlantis Fantasy World.  [...]

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California Republican and former eBay CEO Meg Whitman called a media event as part of her campaign for California governor, then stopped it.  Just watch her in action…. UPDATE: Event was held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010

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Tomorrow begins year 3 of Lost in Bananaverse.  Oh my…..
As I reflected on this passage of time, I went back and reviewed my first entry which was called “The End” and found this:
The reason the start of Lost in Bananaverse is called The End is very simple.
For the last two years, I have left [...]

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Source: Surviving the World – Lesson 579

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Just a thought for today:  When ever I hear a so-called “conservative” speak, almost every time I think they are calling for a return to some magical time that never existed in the United States.  I always come away that they should be called “regressive” for their political beliefs.

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Interesting news from Mattel:
For the first time ever, Barbie® asked the world to help her select her next career. Over the past few months Barbie® did research around the world and also conducted an online voting campaign, calling upon the world to vote for her doll’s next career – Barbie® has [...]

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For lunch on Friday, I had two peanut butter sandwiches.  I only use Jiff Creamy Peanut Butter.

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I love Tapatio.  I put it on everything and I do mean EVERYTHING.  I have even put it in my beer on a few occasions.

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For those not following Tim “Jesus Freak” Tebow’s decision to star in commercial for anti-choice that will be shown during the Super Bowl, here are a couple of Banana-thoughts.  While this decision might make him feel good but will cost him in the long run.
Already there were lots of questions in regards to his football [...]

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I have been looking through my journal of “ideas” that I kept many years ago this morning when I came across an idea that could make some one rich.  Basically the concept is called “Magic Eight Ball Coffee” which takes the Ask the Magic Eight Ball Concept, a toy used for fortune-telling or seeking advice, [...]

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The third of five storms predicted to hit California and Santa Cruz is currently hitting us hard.  Only damage so far is a couple of boards from the fence which I have already fixed.
The Dude Shack is partially flooded which tells me that the soil is already saturated.  Big puddles in the back yard.  I [...]

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One of the ways I like to piss off my friends is rubbing in my MANY fantasy football victories.  Here is my latest “award” that I presented to myself today and will be hanging in the Dude Shack.

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Since I am on my soap box this morning, lets talk about Conan O’Brien.  I have always enjoyed his intellect versus Jay Leno’s stupid and thoughtless chin.  Conan’s shows have always made me laugh.
The new “Tonight Show” host is totally getting screwed after NBC’s abrupt decision to cancel Leno at 10 pm and reinstall him [...]

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