It's was 40 years ago today that four young people stumbled upon the legendary Mothman on a clear Fall West Virginia night. Even though it's well past Halloween, give this article a quick read and ask yourself what's more dangerous; a possible humanoid trans-dimensional monster with delusions of world domination, or Richard Gere's acting abilities.

And as if this landmark day wasn't enough, The New 7 Wonders of the World panel of experts is giving us, the world at large, the opportunity to vote on the new 7 Wonders of the World. The initial voting nominations are complete (although my choice of Qualcomm Stadium (go Chargers!) was not selected), and now the whittling down of the shortlist of 21 sites is up to us. Take a few seconds out of your busy schedules and pick your 7 sites.

If you're wondering how I voted, it breaks down like this: Acropolis, Colosseum, Machu Picchu, Great Wall of China, Petra, Pyramids of Giza, Stonehenge. For the life of me, I don't see how modern sites such as the Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower, or the Statue of Liberty could even be considered wonders of the world.

While you're busy doing that, I'll be picking up tickets to this year's How The Grinch Stole Christmas at the Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park. Quite a few dates have already sold out, but I firmly believe my credit card and I will be triumphant in securing a couple seats...