... slightly more than 1/2 of a current movie in California.

1/3 of the big blind in a single hand of $15-30 Texas Hold 'Em

Less than one hole on some golf courses

A large soda at a typical major sporting event

Postage on a Gene Finz eBay auction

One current $5 chip (if you do the legwork yourself)

2 1/2 gallons of gas, which will last you about an hour's driving time

A glass of cheap wine in coach while flying

5/16 of a pound of candy at the Sweet Factory

1 2/3 trips across the Golden Gate Bridge (about a minute per trip)

Five chances to win a big Lotto jackpot at odds of 20,000,000 to one, more or less

One Lipitor pill (if you don't have health insurance)

10 minutes of playing time at an NFL football game (cheap seats)

Cheap enough at twice the price, Rene. I will be there (at least on Saturday). Looking forward to the show. ----- jim o\-S