CES IS POPPING OUT ALL OVER ...!

It was 3D, 3D and more 3D at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas today as everywhere you went people were making a spectacle of themselves wearing 3D glasses. Actually, quite a few companies have announced 3D TVs and Blu-ray Disc players that will launch later this year ... and I know many more haven't been announced yet. The movie studios are starting to announce special 3D Blu-ray Discs and several broadcasters have even announced the launch of new 3D TV networks. One satellite company even hired a 3D spokesmodel to walk around their booth looking like a living 3D special effect. "What are you dressed up as," I asked. "I'm not sure I know what you mean!," she replied.

AIRPORT SECURITY ... AT 7TH AND MONTANA

It was a case of "Ground Control to Major Tom" at 7th and Montana this morning as an Anonymous Fashion Plate made the scene disguised as an airport ground operations officer, complete with a set of noise cancellation headphones and a woolen ski cap. He sat at a table in front of Our Favorite Starbucks for about twenty minutes, then moved to a seat at the bus stop. Who knows ... perhaps he was waiting for an Airbus ...?

IT'S NEVER SURPRISNG, BUT IT ALWAYS HURTS ... AT 7TH AND MONTANA!

It was easy come, easy go at 7th and Montana this morning as word spread that Hypoxi, the mysterious body sculpting clinic that opened its doors five months ago across from Our Favorite Starbucks, seems to have vanished as quickly as it appeared. Could it be that someone left the Vacunaut, a contraption designed to suction away fat from the abdominal and hip region, on too long and inadvertently sucked all the life out of the now empty office space? Or perhaps the enterprise grew too big for its britches? Whatever the reason, the Hypoxi sign has disappeared, only to be replaced by an enigmatic new message in black spraypaint behind the building: "It's never surprising, but it always hurts ..."

REDRUM ... AT 7TH AND MONTANA!

The sun wasn't the only thing shining at 7th and Montana this morning. An Anonymous Spook -- pictured above -- seemed intent on re-enacting a scene from the 1980 film based on Stephen King's bestselling novel, The Shining. In the movie, a young boy, played by Actor Danny Torrance, wanders around his parents' bedroom squealing the word "REDRUM" over and over in a munchkin-like voice, as if he was on helium (see the video here). Our Friendly Neighborhood Spook sounded much the same. Every few minutes, for no apparent reason, he squealed the word "REDRUM" and then resumed his conversation as if nothing had happened. I say, slip the guy a Fritter ...!

EXTRA SECURITY? THAT DEPENDS ... AT 7TH AND MONTANA!

It was a Mission to go Pishin' this morning at 7th and Montana as Pokey, our friendly neighborhood security guard, made a bee-line for the Men's Room at Our Favorite Starbucks. "There he goes, again, out for his morning constitutional," I said, as he walked by, guns a'blazin. "Don't you mean his constipational?," asked Bob, dryly. Indeed, Pokey has become something of a legend around these parts based on the sheer number of hours he spends in the Men's Room. I whipped out my stopwatch to time him but, to my surprise, he never emerged. An hour went by and there was still no sign of him. Oh, well, I guess it's up to him how he spends his time on dooty ...!

FORE PLAY ... AT 7TH AND MONTANA!

Eyes were popping at 7th and Montana this morning as a pair of Anonymous Swingers made the scene, determined to turn the parking lot behind Our Favorite Starbucks into their own, personal Country Club. They arrived in an SUV, pulled out a set of Golf Clubs and proceeded to take turns practicing their swing in front of an astonished crowd. "Now I've seen everything," I said, half-expecting Barnacle Bess to emerge from a nearby dumpster and offer to serve as their caddy. I wonder whether this is how Tiger Woods got his start ...?

IN ONE YEAR AND OUT THE OTHER ... AT 7TH AND MONTANA!

It was a Bright, Colorful start to the New Year at 7th and Montana this morning as the woman known as "Technicolor Tess" made the scene wearing a Glowing Magenta Sweatshirt and clashing pants festooned with Christmas Ornaments. She was throwing off more wattage than the ball in Times Square. Rumor has it her New Year's Resolution is to put her glasses on before she gets dressed. Then again, in the immortal words of Bicyclist Greg, "You know what they say about New Year's Resolutions: They're in one Year and out the Other ...!"