… Parts of California that have been hit by conflagration during drought are now facing the problems of heavy rain on the slopes. Reminds me of the old Johnny Carson line that the nice thing about the mudslides in California is they put out the brush fires. However, with the ongoing drought, tourists should be advised to carry extra water when visiting parts of the state. I'm looking forward to being able to walk to Alcatraz from San Francisco. … According to a report from the Government Accounting Office, it’s uncertain whether a shortage in pilots is causing the difficulty regional airlines are reporting in finding crews. We’ll know for sure if on the small planes for express service, the flight attendants not only ask for some passengers to move to the rear for weight distribution but seek volunteers to man the cockpit. Since it involves extra legroom, passengers will have to pay for the privilege … See that ousted Ukraine president Viktor Yanukovich is asking Russian president Vladimir Putin to “take a firm line” on the loss of the Ukraine job. I believe when translated from the Russian it becomes, “Daddy, daddy, the mean kids took my lunch money.” However, Yanukovich is slated to appear on a new Russian version to the classic TV show “What’s my line?” I’m Victor Yanukovich; No, I’m Yictor Yanukovich. None of the panelists correctly identify the real president and vote for the two imposters.