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I'm Gayle Bass, the Click Chick, and this is my daily blog of what's weird, wacky and wild on the good old world wide Web. Is there a Web site you can't live without visiting everyday? Is there a video on YouTube that cracks you up every time? Email it to me at gbass@ktar.com. And you can check on me at twitter.com/theclickchick .
4/15 - Lohan's Laugh: Lindsay Lohan is on eHarmony. Actually, it's Lindsay Lohan's video message for eHarmony on FunnyorDie.com - Will Ferrell's comedy Web site. She's just looking for the love of her life or until her probation ends. Kudos to Lindsay for making fun of herself.
Headline of the Day: Just click here and look at the picture on the left. Yes, it was on the cover a real newspaper.
New Olympic Sport: If ice dancing is in the Olympics, so should jump roping. I'm not talking just jumping rope. I'm talking synchronized jump roping like synchronized swimming. I've got video of the Kings Firecrakers performance and I'm telling you, you'll be impressed. And, no. They don't just stand in place and jump rope. They've got moves. Watch the video...
In the Toilet: In Taipei, I want you to check out the restaurant chain where the theme is toilets. The seating - toilets. The food and drinks come in mini toilets and urinals. Even the sinks are toilets. Yes, the Modern Toilet Restaurent (yes, that's how they spell it) has a Web site. Bathrooms are separate, I think...
Funny Pooch Pics: I've told you about Icanhascheezburger - the site with all the pictures of cats and dogs with funny captions. Well, there's another one. It's Ihasahotdog.com. And the fun thing about this Web site is it lets you caption the photos yourself and then you can send them to your friends and show them how wonderfully clever you are.
What?: There's a Web site where the name says it all: Japanese bird cooking spaghetti. If you're looking for special powers from this site or the spaghetti monster, you are really out of luck. But I'm posting the link because it might amuse someone out there.
It's Totally True, McFly: And just for fun, someone put together a list of the 11 Predictions That Back to the Future Part II Got Right. On that list: plastic surgery explosion and a baseball team in Miami.
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4/14 - Polar Bear Plunge: This is all I have to say. When you're at the zoo, don't jump into the polar bear habitat because you might get bit on the behind. And one woman did on a recent trip to the Berlin Zoo. They had a heck of a time getting her out. Watch the video...
Purple House: What would you do if your neighbors painted their house purple - or shall I say lavendar. Well that's what some people did in in Washington state? According to KOMO TV, they took a tact I didn't think of. I wouldn't have thought of that, but that's a good one. Darren and Lynda Wood, don't even think about it.
Amazing Vocalists: I have to tell you about The Voca People - pure human vocals - no instruments, no sound effects. You've heard of the Blue Man Group. Well, I would call these folks White Man (& Woman) Group - in that they wear all white suits, caps and white make up. And they're amazing.
Brass Knuckles: You know as a film critic and DVD reviewer, I get some interesting promotional items from movie companies. For Iron Man I got a nerf gun, for a Reese Witherspoon movie for which the title has slipped my mind, they sent a beautiful cashmere scarf. For Indiana Jones - I got a toy whip and a fedora. But what did some videogame critics receive with their reviewing copies of EA's Godfather II receive? Brass knuckles. Now they have to give them back because in some states - they're illegal. Read the story...
Product of the Week: It's the Banana Guard. The site asks "Are you fed up with bringing bananas to work or school only to find them bruised and squashed?" Not only do they offer protection for your bananas. They offer protection for your fruit with their other Froot Cases...
Nick for Parents: Hey parents, there's a Web site just for you from the Nickelodeon channel. It's Parents Connect and it has info "From pregnancy to childbirth, baby names to child care, toddlers to teens, we've got no-nonsense parenting advice, parenting tips, local family activities all kinds of parenting tips." And recipes for kids!
The Webby's: The nominations for the 13th Annual Webby Awards have been announced. Once again the Click Chick has been overlooked. I'm the Susan Lucci of the Web. But I congratulate all the nominees - even Paris Hilton for her response to John McCain's attack ad that featured Hilton and Britney Spears! "Hailed as the 'Internet's highest honor' by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile web sites."
Looking for that Refund: Have you done your taxes and still waiting on the refund. Well try Where's My Refund?at IRS.gov. You can track it through the Web.
4/13 - No Age Limit on Talent: OK, a couple of years ago, I featured that guy on Britain's Got Talent - and people wrote me and said "Click Chick, that made me cry." Remember that guy - Paul Potts? He had bad teeth and was a phone salesman and the voice of an angel. But now I give you Susan Boyle. She gets quite cheeky with Simon Cowell, but but can she sing "I Dreamed A Dream" from Les Miz? Why, yes, she can. Watch the segment...
Photo of the Day: Julie Ann Holmes says her pit bull Babbi (left) loves taking a ride on the Harley.
Star Wars Retold: Yes, there are people out there who have never seen Star Wars. Her name is Amanda and she'd only seen bits and pieces of it. But she thought she knew the plot and all that. So here friend, had her explain what she thought it was about. It's quite funny hearing her refer to the emporer as the puppetmaster and counselor. Watch the video...
Headline of the Day: Research I could have done myself - Researchers: Speed Limit signs don't work. I'm embarrassed to admit, they don't really work for me, EXCEPT in school zones. You gotta slow down for the kiddies.
Recipe of the Day: Since some of us pigged out on ham and potato salad yesterday, today's recipe of the day is from low calorie maven Hungry Girl. It's Egg White Salad in celebration of Egg Salad Week.
Emissions Wait Times: When you last went to get your emissions test, did you wait in a long line? well, wait no more. my friend rich said when he went to MyAzCar.com and had virtually no wait time. The site has "images from cameras at each of the emissions testing stations around the Valley... Wait times are displayed, as well as a link to a map for each location."
For Sugar Daddies and Sugar Babies: Looking for a sugar daddy? or a sugar baby? According to a NYTimes article, go to seekingarrangements.com. but before you do, read the ny times article about it. apparently it's where older men go to find cute young women who want to live on a mere $5k to $10k a month. Here's an idea ladies. Why not try making your own millions? Just an idea...
Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous: So, you think your house is fabulous? Check out the list of Outrageous Celebrity homes i have posted. oprah calls her Montecito, Calif. mansion Promised Land. Hummm... Does God know about that?
4/10 - Lovable Pit Bull: Sharky the Pit Bull loves bunny rabbits, chickens and cats. He's such a lover he has tons of videos interacting with animals. And I dedicate this link to Gaydos who implied my pit bull mix Fezzi would eat him. Here's my response. Watch Sharky. Fun in Belgium: I got this lovely email from Gina Robertson. She said: "I looked through your archives and I couldn't find mention of this video so thought I'd share it with you. From what I've been told it was filmed for a T-Mobile ad…my entire family found it very entertaining!" Well, what happens when a bunch of people are at a train station in Belgium? They start dancing to a remix of one of the happiest songs on earth. Watch the video...
Musical Muse: So, what have 13 million YouTube viewers checked out? The musical stylings of Nora. Did I mention that Nora is a cat?
Cat Baths: Speaking of cats, I found a collection of pictures under the title: How do you Bathe your Cat? You know, I had one kitty, Brookes, that loved baths, but Jonathan and Frisky were pretty much self cleaners. That being said, these pictures are hilarious.
Shopping Resource: Need to comparison shop? Do it online at MonsterMarketplace. It "is a shopping search engine featuring over 2.5 million products from a variety of categories." And it features extensive product details. Apparently, according to MM, they attract millions of customers a month.
Vintage Ads: I just love vintage ads. They really give a picture into what are values used to be here in the good old US of A. And Woman's Day has a collection of 15 classic Vintage Household Ads. My favorite the first version of the iPhone. It wasn't Apple that came up with the idea. It was Western Electric which crossed a TV and a landline telephone.
Help the Homeless on Easter: Be A Hero. Help some NFL sports champions serve the homeless on a big day for those living on the streets on Easter Sunday at 11a - 1p at 10th St. and Jackson at St. Vincent De Paul's at 1075 West Jackson Street in downtown Phoenix. Your Saint Vincent's contact for Sunday: Jerry Castro (602)321-7284.
4/9 - Again, It's All About Bacon: How to Use Bacon to Make Your LIfe Incredible & Amazing. It is a list of all the uses for bacon and how they will make your life so much better. For example, did you know that if you're "defeated in war, use bacon to feign death. This clever disguise will help you evade enemy capture." And apparently, bacon keeps your breath fresh. And for goodness sake, don't exercise. "It will shrink your stomach and hinder your ability to eat bacon." The list goes on. It's from a Web site called Recipe Star that has a collection of all kinds of recipes for vegetarians and carnivores alike.
Doggy Opera: OK, if you have a hound and you have a keyboard, you might want to leave the keyboard unplugged at night or you dog might be unplugged MTV style. This pooch sits on the couch and pounds the keys with his paws unaided. He's better than some of the folks who try out of American Idol, if you ask me. Watch the video...
Crazy Nadya: The Octumom is crazy and apparently she can't stop talking to a TMZ videographer. He captured proof that Nadya is crazy. I guess you're sensing a theme here. Watch the exchanged...
Passover Guide for Gentiles: I went to a Passover dinner last night (and the brisket was fabulous Mom Barbara) and someone asked me why I would go? It's simple. It's nice to know your friends' traditions. Then they asked what Passover was. So, I'm posting a link from Judaism 101. It's a Gentile's Guide to the Jewish Holidays.
4/8 - Let's Make A Plan: It's Web sites like these that give me a reason to do what I do. I'm going to personally solve some huge family/friend problems that I'm sure you all have faced. Now, let's say you and your family or you and your friends want to get together and the timing seems to be off or there are miscommunications about where you should meet and when. Try WhichDateWorks.com. You pick a group plan, select who's involved and email everyone which date and time you're available. You can even name a restaurant or two and the activities and everyone picks dates and times that work and don't work. This takes out the hassle. It's like Evite on steroids.
It's National Cell Phone Recycling Week: You can turn in that old cell phone. AZDEQ has a list of places where you can turn in and recycle that old cell phone.
NG Wants Your Pictures: Have you taken a photo worthy of National Geographic. Well, they want them for their online gallery they call Your Shot.
Up Close and Too Personal: Want to get up close to lions and tigers and bears? Nope, I'm not talking football. I'm talking real animals. A bizarre zoo in Argentina lets you get up close and personal with the big cats. Yes, there are photos. I've done an interview wrapped in a python, but this is too much even for me...
Squeeze the Bacon: I am happy to report, my dog Fezzi LOVES bacon. He's such a smart boy. But I will not be feeding him or myself Squeez Bacon. Yes, it's bacon paste you can sqeeze out of the tube. It's allegedly 100 percent bacon. I don't believe it. It's bottled in Sweden and has a shelf life to 12 years. Enough said.
A Dog's Life: And in the news from Down Under, the family pooch - Sophie Tucker - went overboard in choppy seas. They thought Sophie was lost, but she was found . . . four months later living off feral baby goats on an island. Dog and family have been happily reunited. Read the story...
Recipe of the Day: It comes from Bonzai Aphrodite. It's RAW Pecan Torte with Chocolate Ganache. No, I don't think you have to turn on the oven.
Happy Easter: And I got Easter Egged by a preacher's wife. You can get Easter Egged too!
Bonus: Check out this video by 15-year-old Lizzie Palmer. Not bad for a teenager!
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4/7 - Puzzle Maker Timewaster: Like change Barack Obama, this is a Timewaster you can believe in. If you've got kids at home for spring break or if they'll be under your feet a day or two at the office this summer, you can make your own puzzles and word searches for them - or yourselves thanks to Discovery Education's Puzzlemaker. I have to say the Click Chick loves a good word search. It's a tool for parents, teachers and students.
All Your Superhero Needs in One Place: Ever run out of gravity? Did your cape get torn up in your last go round with Godzilla?
Are you running low on gallon cans gravity or spray bottles of mind control and truth serum? Need to replace that teleportation chamber or if you're the mayor of Mesa, Phoenix, Glendale or some other Valley city and you've run out of certificates of superheroism, then just go to the Brooklyn Super Hero Supply Company - where you can fill all the capes, tights and antidote spray needs.
DancingPaul.com: This Web site allows you to let Paul get jiggy with it. You pick his moves, his music and even his dance partners. Of course, how do you really dance to Safety Dance? If you're Dancing Paul, not well. But heck you're choosing his moves.
Mind the Bills: Think you're paying too much for your bills? Then try BillShrink.com. This Web site is a free money saving tool that does the research for you. You tell them "about your specific usage and we search all the combinations to find you savings." So you tell them what car you drive, what credit card you use, or your cell phone carrier and how much you use it and they figure out how to save you money.
Twitter Nation: Have you tweeted today? Some people still don't know what Twitter is. Well, here's a brief explanation with a little video called - Twouble with Twitters. And for those of you know know what it is, hopefully, you'll find it as amusing as I did. And remember twitter.com/theclickchick.
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4/6 - This Kid Rocks: Ok, folks. Just to be clear on the concept, we all know that you shouldn't get your child's babysitter off of Craigslist, right? But we also know it's not a good idea to leave your kid in the car for 5 hours with only the music of Foreigner as his babysitter. Well, that's what happened. I give you Lil' Jukebox Hero.
Obama Ad: An advertisement in Russia is raising some eyebrows in the U.S. It features a cartoon black man in front of the White House and it says - "Everyone's talking about it: dark inside white!" It's chocolate and vanilla ice cream. Well, the Russians have never really been known for their tact. See for yourself...
Really Short Stories: How many of you had to sit through stories with endless details? Then try OneSentence.org. This site has a collection of stories told in one sentence. There's some crazy stuff on there, so you've been warned, kids.
Secrets of the Star Trek Movie Revealed: I have smuggled out secret audio of the new Star Trek movie. Yes, I, only I, the Click Chick have smuggled out secret video from the film. Now, I'm warning you, don't watch this if you don't want the plot revealed. OK, OK. I guess, I should tell the truth. It's actually, Star Trek III vs. Duck Dodgers. Someone took audio from the Warner Bros. "Duck Dodgers" 'toon and mixed it with video from "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" and it's pretty amusing.
Star Trek Monopoly: So you don't have enough Star Trek memoribilia in the house. Get the Star Trek Monopoly Continuum Edition. Instead of buying Marvin Gardens or Park Place, you can get a subspace transmission from Lt. Uhura.
4/3 - The Starbucks Rejection Tour: As I'm going to see The Boss tonight, I think I need to bring you news from the Starbucks Rejection Tour. This guy, DaVido, has been kicked out of more Starbucks than anyone because he insists on performing his song Java Jitter for customers. Watch Davido do his thing...
Timewaster: I found a game online that takes me back and way back at the same time. Remember Mah Jong, anyone? My mom used to play with her buddies and they've combined it with Solitaire for Mah Jong Solitaire. Have fun wasting your time on this one.
Just Say No to 'Twilight': I think I'm one of the few women on the planet who hasn't read the "Twilight" series by the Valley's own Stephanie Meyer. My friends have begged me to read it, but I think I'm a Harry Potter kind of girl. And now, I adamantly refuse to read it just to drive my friends nuts. But later today, I'm going to send them this little ditty I found online. It's a recent blog entry called: Why I Hate Twilight - and it lists 95 reasons why you shouldn't read Twilight.
Give A Care: The name of this Web site says it all: People Who Sit In The Disability Seats When I'm Standing On My Crutches. Yes, it's pictures of people who don't get up and move out of the disabled seats for the disabled.
Listverse: I love lists. Like, the Top 10 Reasons You Should Read the Click Chick Blog Everyday or the Top 10 Reasons I Think the Raiders Will Go to the Super Bowl. But Listverse, has even better lists, like the 10 Fascinating Fictional Languages. And yes, Klingonese made the list.
Recipe of the Day: Perfect appetizer for a party - Bacon-Wrapped Potato Bites with Spicy Sour Cream Dipping Sauce
Bonus Recipe: Homemade Oreos. Enough said.
4/2 - Singing for Food: This is a momentus time in the history of the Click Chick. After writing this blog for nearly three years, my parents finally sent me a link. It's the Breakfast Song. It was performed on a morning show on the NBC affiliate in Tupelo, Mississippi. My parents thought it was hilarious and so do I. Now, you should note, this is a religious song that says in heaven, you won't need breakfast anymore. But on that list of breakfast foods, the singer listed beef stew. Maybe this could be the new Dinty Moore theme song?
Bring Wolverine to the Valley: How would you like to have the star-studded "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" movie premiere in your home town. you can put in a bid to host the premiere of the movie in your hometown? Watch a personal invitation to enter the contest from Hugh Jackman. Enter the contest here. To put in a bid to host the premiere, fans need only remember that "X marks the spot." Make sure to they should mark their town with a digital "X."
KTAR April Fools Redux: OK, we goofed you all with our phony traffic camera story for April Fool's Day. In that vein, I have to share my friend M.V. Moorhead's practical joke from when he worked for the Phoenix New Times. Back in '98, he put a fake listing in the calendar section of said paper. It read as follows: "Unable to win taxpayer support for his ballpark shuttle-bus service, Jerry Colangelo now turns to the private sector, hosting the inaugural Bank One Ballpark Celebrity Cockfight Challenge. Valley celebs like Jake Plummer, Stevie Nicks, Kerri Strug, Alice Cooper, Grant Woods, Pat McMahon..." Of course, this was when cockfighting wasn't illegal in the state. Read the whole entry...
Another Fool's Day Surprise: Another April Fool's joke comes from Ginch Gonch. The company told customers "every single pair of Ginch Gonch underwear would be tested personally by one of our factory employees" for three hours before they're shipped. For customers who wanted more info, they were led to a 10 percent off coupon. Other April Fool's Day gags...
4/1 - The World of Vending Machines: Now we always love to complain about what's in the old vending machine at the office. Recently here at KTAR they jacked up the prices here and some junk food addicts staged a revolt. But you see, my complaint is that i always want fruit or Funyuns and of course, well, they never have 'em. How there are always plenty of Snackwells and bugles and trail mix? There's always way too much trailmix and granola bars in vending machines. I want something fatty, fried and salty or an apple. But I found a Web site that makes me think we're missing out on some things. It's a collection of vending machines and their contents. Did you know somewhere in the world, they give you a complimentary bag of M&Ms with that bottle of whiskey you buy. See vending machines...
Track Your Friends Online: I'm on Twitter and Facebook. I'm not a MySpace girl. But some of you are on everything and want to keep up with everything your friends are doing. Then you may want to try try Spokeo. This site tracks your friends' activities across all the major social networking sites. It's similar to Facebook's newsfeed, according to Crunchbase. I call it cyber stalking. It's what you do when Facebook status reports just aren't enough.
When To Throw It Out: OK, this is just for the bachelors. I've given out sites like this before, but I've found another one you can use. It answers the question if you should you eat that package of tuna that's been in the cabinet for two years. Is it safe to eat? Is it safe to feed to the cat since you ran out of cat food? Still Tasty will let you know. They also have tips on defrosting and what those expiration dates on canned foods really mean.
Fantastic Failures: My friend Rich sent me the link to FAILBlog. It's just a collection of pictures and videos of show people or ideas that have failed. And since I've got a big following with the Pee Wee crowd, I've posted the link to the G-rated version of the site.
Let's Ban Some Books: Hera are the Top Ten Really Silly Reasons to Ban a Children's Book. Apparently "Harriet the Spy" should be banned because it "teaches children to spy." Well, I read it and never conducted warrantless wiretaps. But you never know...
3/31 - Ultimate Bacon Concoction: I really cannot say the name of this pork/bacon concoction. But you have to see it to believe it. It's got pork jowl, bacon, sausage and ham. The guy who concocted it was inspired by the Bacon Explosion. All I have to say is, I ain't eatin' it. (You have to use bad grammar to talk about this recipe. It's mandatory). I have two words if you try it - myocardial infarction. See for yourself...
Travel Help for CEOs: JetBlue has a new travel bailout program for CEOs. The airline's new Web site is for CEOs only, but I've cracked the code that allows anyone to get in to WelcomeBigWigs.com. I mean, now that they've all had to sell the coporate jets and cut costs, what's better than a CEO flying coach?
Safe Banks: So what are the world's safest banks? I stole a link from our own Data Doc Ken Colburn's Twitter page. I checked out the first 10 and was shocked. Shocked I tell you that none were based in the US. Yes, an American bank made the list. See for yourself...
Car List: I've got another list I found for you. It's called "The Cars Should Have Saved Detroit." Yes, I was surprised to find the Pinto on the list. And remember, the Taurus was groundbreaking back in the day.
Snack Reviews: And since I love to talk about food, try the Taquitos.net Web site. It's supposed to be "the crunchiest site on the Interweb." It has snack reviews. But, I mean, I brake for Funyuns, but snack reviews? But you know what, someone out there is going to need that. Moreover, the site has a little commentary on if you can justify buying a $35 brownie pan.
Temp Email Bonus Link for 98.7 The Peak Listeners: So there's someone who has hair that looks like catepillars growing out of their ears. Or say, you can't look your CEO in the face because he has nose hairs so long they could be mistaken for his moustache. Here's a safe way of letting them know they need to take care of it. Try the Mailinator. This allows you to set up a temporary, email account where you can drop kind, anonymous tips that can't be tracked to you.
3/30 - Computer Tan: Are you feeling tired, overworked, pale and pasty? Do you want that youthful glow back? Forget going to the islands for a refreshing week off. Just log on to ComputerTan.com. With Computer Tan you can get a tan sitting at your PC! Just an FYI if you haven't figured it out already, it's a hoax Web site, but apparently, according to Breitbart.com, computertan.com got a million hits.
Old Videos: Have you ever had your favorite video removed from YouTube because of a copyright complaint? I know I have. But I have to worry no more. Thanks to the geniuses at MIT, just visit YouTomb. I guess that's where all old videos go to die. A listener wrote in and said "You can only see an index of clips taken off YouTube for copyright violations. You cannot watch the clips."
Flushed Away: I stole this from a coworker's Facebook page. A little girl, one of the World's Cutest Kids - eulogizes Lucky the Goldfish. He was preceded in death by his bowlmate Marlond.
Lucky was laid to rest in a pink toilet. Our thoughts and prayers are with his owners. Watch the "ceremony"...
Timewaster: Digging Your Own Grave is funny, but oddly crafted. Your goal is to save little kittens that fall out of the sky. The problem is when you don't catch them, they leave a real mess on you computer screen. Oh, it's easy to clean up. Just close your browswer window.
3/27 - Kids Say the Darnedest Things: What's gotten nearly 17M hits on YouTube? The video: David after Dentist. His dad took the video with his FlipPhone and it's been a Web sensation every since. Apparently, little David got a little loopy after having an extra tooth removed.
My Little Pony Got A Makeover: Several of them, in fact. You gotta see her in her Princess Leia chained to Jabba the Hutt outfit. They also have one of her looking like Chewbacca.
Find the Perfect Camera: Are you like the Click Chick? Did you put your $200 Canon digital camera in your purse along with an open bottle of water? Then you know, that camera is now just an expensive toy for your nephew. I have to get a new camera so I'm going to check out BestInClass.com before I buy. This Web site has the "experts' recommendations" for what camera would be best for you. You answer a few questions - like what you're going to use it for, size (ie, will you put it in your pants pocket or your jacket pocket) and how much you want to spend. It also recommends where you can get it for cheap.
Recipe of the Day: The name says it all - Peanut Butter-Finger Mini Cheesecakes.
Spam Bacon: The Click Chick's love of bacon is well know, but I draw the line at Spam with Bacon. Sorry, can't cross that line. Two things that don't cross my lips - Spam and Miracle Whip. I think they're both gross.
Timewaster: It's called Zeta Flow - Sky Logic or something like that. I haven't made it past level zero. But i'm having fun trying to figure it out. Your goal is to shoot some kind of space ship. I shot it but it was impervious to my tactical assaults, apparently.
3/26 - The List: Do you like lists? Then try Listropolis. It has a collection of lots of random lists. Today's top list is the top 20 professional fonts you can can use on that presentation, resume or whatever you need to look professional.
Cute Kitties (and Dogs): It has been a few weeks since I've posted an animal link. And I think CuteCats.com should do the trick if you're a cat person. I don't much like the page design, but they have pictures of cats and they're listed in categories: black, white, black and white, cats and dogs, dogs, hairless cats, tabby cats, cat faces. Basically, there's something for everyone.
The Ultimate Bathroom Guide: OK, I never thought I'd mention Branson, Missouri in the Click Chick blog, but hey, if the Cardinals can go to the Super Bowl, then I can mention Branson. Of course, it has to do with a bathroom. I found a site called The Bathroom Diaries. At some point in life you gotta go. When you're overseas or in another town, that's not always a grand proposition. But this Web site is devoted to the good and bad in public restrooms. They're also looking for submissions for the Golden Plunger Award. Enter the Branson connection. You need to see the bathroom pics posted from the The Shoji Tabuchi Theatre there. It's decorated with 80,000 fresh tulips per month!
Where's Clippit?: Remember when you used to open Microsoft Word and that animated paperclip would zip around and ask you questions or pop up and you could never figure out how to get rid of it? And then one day, that happy little paperclip that never meant you any harm just disappeared after you upgraded to Office 2007. Well, I found out what happened to said paperclip. He had a name. It was Clippit (or Clippy to most everyone) and I found his grave. Apparently he died two years ago. See Clippy's grave....
Clippy Timewaster: I really can't go on after that news. But I will, for you. I found the X-Tract Paperclip game starring Clippy. Your goal is to take Clippy out by throwing office supplies at him. Warning: Clippy will heckle you if you miss a shot. It's from the Microsoft Taiwan Web site, but the game and instructions are all in English.
3/25 - Free Stuff Online: Who wants free stuff? We all do. I'm posting a link from the Concious Consumer Blog. It's in Yahoo's Green section and I have to say it's got some great tips and sites I wish I'd come up with. But I can't be everywhere all the time on the 'net. So, I direct you to the blog where it posts where you can swap for stuff you no longer need, iPhone applications that help you find reusable items in your town, how to swap houses while on vacation, or trade for anything like piano lessons or calligraphy classes. And it points you to Swaptree if you want to swap books and music. So, I'm posting that link online so you can see all the ways to swap, trade and more for free.
Masterpiece Yourself: Have you ever thought our face would look better on the Mona Lisa than the Mona Lisa? Then Masterpiece Yourself. This Timewaster Web site allows you to put your image in the works of the masters from DaVinci to Van Gogh to Vermeer and more. Yes, I am the new Girl in the Pearl Earrings. Obviously, I'm no Vermeer.
Top 10 Red State Movies: And just for conservatives (and if you're a liberal, you still might like the list anyway for different reasons), the National Review has put together its list of the Best Conservative Movies. That list includes the likes of "The Incredibles," "Lord of the Rings," "Ghostbusters" and "Juno," just to name a few. Yes, there's an explanation for every choice.
Timewaster: It's called Guess Your Number and the quiz tries to guess which number you picked. So, yes, David Hausfield, that link earned you a mention in today's Click Chick.
Jailed for Prayer: By the way, the pilot who paused to pray during a crash landing was sentenced to 10 years in jail. Read the story...
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3/24 - Found the Force: At last, ladies and gents, I've found it. I know it's been awhile since I've made any reference to Star Wars, but now, the wait is over. But I want to let you know. I've found it. I found the greatest Star Wars action figure ever sold. Yes, I've found The Force. And you can buy it and bring world peace. And click here if you're looking for a Jawa.
Tweet at Your Own Risk: Be careful what and how you Twitter. It's OK for Shaq as long as he wins. It's not OK for you if you've been offered a job and tweet 'should I take a fatty paycheck and the job I'll hate.' I wouldn't recommend it. Got a story you should read before you write that next Tweet. Read the story...
Recipe of the Day: The Click Chick loves goat cheese and came across this little recipe for Goat Cheese & Herb Gougeres. What's that you ask - just think of them as tricked out popovers.
The Unibrow Site: You know, it's sites like this that the Click Chick lives for. OK, not really, but now that I have your attention, let me just preface this by saying, if you have a monobrow or unibrow or whatever you want to call it, I'd recommend getting it treated. But Monobrow celebrates "the unity of your eyebrows." I say the only monobrows that are exceptable are on Muppets. Spectacular Mess Ups: There's a Web site called Today's Big Fail. And it's just that - a collection of people failing at their attempt to do crazy stuff and you can rate how well or badly they failed. Now, that being said, sometimes you hear expletives. This is not surprising when you think it's a good idea to push a friend in a cart down some stairs. Guess what folks, wheels operate best on a flat surface. Just something I learned over time...
Now, I Want To Sue: I found a paralegal training site that has list it calls: 15 Crazy Lawsuits that Make You Want to Sue Someone. And after reading a couple of these, I feel like suing too. Take for example, the guy who sued Michael Jordan for looking like him. Then there's the man who sued the family of the boy that he ran over. And did you know the mayor of Batman, Turkey sued Warner Bros over Batman? So, should I sue Bass Pro Shops or Bass Shoes for using the family name? The jury is still out on that one.
3/23 - Hubcap Creatures: You know, artists can make something out of anything. Someone was kind enough to send me the link for hubcap creatures. Yes, an artist has taken hubcaps and turned them into fine works of art. You say, Click Chick, are you sure it's a fine work of art since said art comes from hubcaps. And I say with a price tag close to $600, that better be some fine art. And you can feel confident that if someone stole your hubcaps, they've been made into something truly fascinating.
Timewaster: Bad Click Chick. Very bad Click Chick. I haven't mentioned a Timewaster in a very long time. I just don't know what's gotten into me. I turned 40 and just started forgetting things. So...what was I talking about? Oh yeah. A Timewaster. It's Space Hockey 3D Air Hockey.
Rapping Doc: So we can all watch WGN through the miracle of cable, but I missed this WGN news broadcast featuring a rapping doctor. Yes, Dr. John Clarke calls himself the physician musician - and he's promoting diabetes prevention. You know, good for him. That will hopefully reach someone who needs it.
Rapping Granny: And just for fun, I've posted the Rappin Granny
Great Wedding Location: By the way, went to a lovely sunset wedding over the weekend. The weather was perfect. The groom handsome. The bride resplendent. And the location was a farm. Actually it's The Farm at South Mountain. It's an urban oasis. So, if you're looking for a place to tie the knot in the open air or have a nice dinner out - this is the place.
3/20 - Rapping SWA Steward: OK, so when you fly Southwest Airlines you expect the flight attendants to do things a little differently. They have fun with you They joke with you. So, watch how one flight attendant got everyone to fasten their seats belts and put their luggage away. Watch Rapping Steward. Thanks for that one, Jolinda. So, US Airways? What you got?
More Bracket Madness: Yesterday, I told you about the Breakfast Cereal Bracket where Capn Crunch is going up against Tony the Tiger's Frosted Flakes. For the ladies, there's FUG Madness. You compare actresses and models and the worst dressed wins and advances from the Madonna, Charo, Cher or Bjork Brackets. I've told you about this site before. It makes fun of badly dressed famous people (women mostly). See FUG's bracket breakdown...
Singing the Blues: The Gingerbread Man has the Cookie Blues. You gotta watch it all the way to the end.
When you hear Mozart, you expect a musician to use his/her fingers and a piano. This guy used partially filled wine bottles and his rollerblades to made said music. That begs the question - how did he come up with that idea? I think it can't be real. Watch the video...
Headline of the Day: From the KTAR.com Health Section: Maggots as good as regular leg ulcer treatment. Think that will be covered in the Obama health care plan?
Click Chick's Movie Slice: What you shouldn't miss this weekend is "I Love You, Man" with Paul Rudd and Jason Segel. Rudd has no male friends and needs a best man. Enter Segel. It's funny, and dare I say sweet, and it's for dudes, but chicks will dig it. And if you liked "Little Miss Sunshine" then you can't go wrong with "Sunshine Cleaning." This tale of two sisters working their way up to the top is sure to please some. But you can skip "Knowing," the new Nicolas Cage pic. OK, what can I say that's positive about it? Ummm... It was better than "Bangkok Dangerous." That's not saying much, but I made an effort. And I love Clive Owen, but I'm not a big fan of his new movie "Duplicity" which reteams him with Julia Roberts (For an Owen fix, check out "Children of Men" on DVD.). For a spy movie, I felt the pace was off. Overheard from a filmgoer: "It was boring!" I wouldn't go that far, but it certainly was missing something. Listen to KTAR's Michael Dixon and the Click Chick duke it out over the movies at 7:50 Saturdays on Arizona's Morning News Saturday.
3/19 - A-Rod-iculous: OK, A-Rod, in case anyone didn't tell you, steroids...errr, boli, makes you do dumb photo shoots. How do I know, I have proof. There's a spread of him in Men.style.com. You can tell he's single now. There's a mattress with no sheets. That says bachelor pad to me.
Slayer!: Ladies and gentlemen, I give you The Ultimate Slayer Fan Video. Said Slayer fans says no other band brings "so much aggression, so much pleasure, so much hatred, so much blood..." I'll stop there.
Breakfast Bracket: I gotta do a quick mention of a bracket some of you might not know about. Colin Cowherd - who can be heard on our sister station Sports 620 KTAR - has a breakfast bracket. Yes, for those of you who don't know Gonzaga from Villanova, you to vote in his breakfast cereal bracket. That's right - make your voice heard! The Sugary 16 have passed. And I'm pleased to say Cap'n Crunch advanced past the Edible 8. You still have time to pick your faves in the Flavorful 4. The Herd's Breakfast Bracket...
Tween Dora: Dora the Explorer is getting a makeover. Mattel has developed and older 'tween' version of Dora. And some parents aren't happy. If you've got little ones at home you, might want to check out the picture. Dora will undergo the transformation - she'll have longer hair and legs. Some parents think she'll be a poor role model. Read and watch the story...
Facebook Abe: Some time ago, I told you I found Shakespeare's Facebook page. Now, IndyWeek.com has found (read: put together) Abraham Lincoln's Facebook page. He has four score and seven friends. You Facebook folks will get that. Robert E. Lee wrote on his wall: "Sorry, I don't trust you and I don't like you."
Chicken & Cap'n'Crunch: As it's National Poultry Day (I know, who knew?), I give you this recipe of the day from the Hungry Girl Web site. It's Planet Hungrywood Sweet & Cap'n Crunchy Chicken. Yes, it's low fat. Yes, it really uses Cap'n'Crunch in the recipe. If you're not familiar with HungryGirl.com, check it out. It's a great site that has great tips on eating right.
3/18 - Customize Your Magazine: How would you like to customize your own magazine? Well Time, Inc. is allowing you to select sections from five titles from the eight magazines in its arsenal - Time, SI, Food & Wine, Real Simple, Money, In Style, Golf, Travel + Leisure. It's called Mine and it is an experiment, but you can go to a link I've got posted and you can select. They send a hard copy in the mail or send you an online version.
Watch When You Tweet: Hey, if you're using Twitter when you should be listening to your coach, you might get called out. That's what Bucks coach Scott Skiles did to Charlie Villanueva. It seems Charlie posted a tweet on his Twitter page when he should have been listening to his coach during half time. Read the story...
Free Online Chat: Do you like chatting with perfect strangers? Then I found the Web site for you. It's ChanceChat. It lets you "chat with the perfect stranger." You can pick the age and sex of the person you want to chat with. I'm too chicken to try it, but if you do, tell me how it goes. If you're under 18, I wouldn't use this site.
Cage Plot Generator: After seeing the new Nicolas Cage movie "Knowing" last night, I think it's appropriate that I share with you the Nicolas Cage Movie Plot Generator. Here's the thing, it's surprisingly accurate. Note, there are expletives on the site - not surprising since there usually are in his movies. You've been warned.
Shamrock Shake Shakedown: For those of you who follow the Click Chick on Twitter, you may have seen my exclusive Shamrock Shake Investigation results yesterday. I sent several KTAR reporters to find said shakes. Then an ad agency contacted me and told me they should be at all Valley McDonalds until the end of the month. However, some individual restaurants may not have them, like the one at Central & Clarendon in uptown Phoenix. However, I do have one confirmed siting...err, tasting. You can get a Shamrock Shake at the McDonalds at Tatum and Bell. KTAR reporter K. Tripp found them at 7th ave. & Clarendon, but they were out by the time he got there yesterday afternoon. I still haven't had one, but I'm trying again today.
Make Your Own Shamrock Shake: Yes, I've got the recipe. Click here to make your own Shamrock Shake. Even if it's the 4th of July or Bastille Day, you can have one whenever you want.
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3/17 - Baby Animal Alert: People seem to love when I post animal stuff - any kind of animal stuff. But you guys really seem to love it when I post baby animal pictures and video. Well, I'm not going to disappoint you today. Meet Elmo. He's a baby orangutan who has to be bottle fed by nurses because (cue the tears) ... his mom isn't interested in raising him.
Old Coots Make Good: I'm kind of reluctant to post something from a site called AskMen. But hey, as I just turned 40, I loved this headline - Top 10: Athletes Succeeding After 40 FYI, Morten Andersen retired at 47 from the NFL. Of course, he was a kicker...
Shamrock Shake: How old school are you to remember the McDonald's Shamrock Shake. Well, ShamrockShake.com lists where you can actually find McDonald's Shamrock Shakes. The nearest location to AZ would be somewhere in CA. This Web site doesn't look like it's in any way affiliated with McDonald's.
Leprechaun in Alabama Repeat: Since it's St. Patrick's Day and since it made me laugh so hard last time, I have to remind you folks to check out the Leprechaun and Alabama video I posted more than a week ago. You know, the one about the alleged leprechaun siting....
St. Paddy's iPhone App: Got a neat iPhone social app for you. Turn yourself into a leprechaun. You can dress yourself or your friends as leprechauns. All you need is a picture and $.99. Click here to check it out...
St. Paddy's Day Greetings: And don't forget that Jib Jab has a whole slew of silly St. Paddy's Day greetings where you can stick your head on a leprechaun's body and prance around like you've always dreamed of...
Poor Pooch: So, what happened to Bindi, the Maltese Terrier? She was eaten by a python. Yes, there is a picture from a real new Web site. I got that in an email from Johnno Steinert who wrote: "G'day Gayle, just another 'normal' happening in the Northern Territory, Australia."
Game Night Defense: So you're sick of losing on game night. Is your brother in law so competitive that you have rematches until early in the morning as he dominates at Twister, Monopoly or Scattergories. Well, I have a solution. Play Jenga and use the Jenga pistol. I guarantee you'll win, but you may never be asked to game night again.
Hadron Collider: And I know what you're all wondering. Has the Large Hadron Collider Destroyed the World Yet? The answer is quite shocking.
3/16 - Play With A Dog At Work: OK, everyone. I have a big announcement. I've finally added to my family. The Click Chick finally got a dog. His name is Fezziwig. And for those of you who aren't enjoying the wonders of dog ownership, I give you I Do Dog Tricks. On that site, a little dog does tricks for you. All you have to do is just type in commands such as play dead, couch or shake and the dog will do it right on your screen.
Gun Alarm Clock: If you're a member of the NRA or if you have a hard time getting up or if you were a fan of that Duck Hunt video game back in the 80s, then I have the alarm clock for you. It's Bandai's Gun O'Clock: shoot the target or you'll never snooze again.
Now, to really wake yourself up, you set it to hard and you have to hit the target 5 times to get the thing to shut up. You should be awake by then, I think. Thanks to listener Becky M. for that one.
Surviving Horror Movies: And leave it to the BBC to come up with this one. After recently having to sit through "The Last House on the Left," I think this could have come in handy for some of the folks in the movie. The BBC has put together a guide called How to Survive a Slasher/Splatter Horror Film. First, if your name Tina, change it. Just saying no to everything is always good. And personal hygiene has to be put on hold. No showers or baths because that's usually ground zero for bad stuff. If you're a horror movie fanatic, you will get a good laugh at these.
Happy Birthday, Who?: By the way, Paul isn't the only one on our morning show whose name was spelled wrong on a birthday cake. For those of you who don't remember, sports guy Paul Calvisi got a birthday cake that read "Happy Birthday Pal." After much pressure and at the behest of a friend, you can see it. It's my Photo of the Day. I think I'm making progress, actually, my name was left off my first birthday entirely!
Mouse in the House: Here's a headline you're sure to love: Engineer Builds World's Most Expensive Mousetrap, Mouse Survives.
3/13 - Shoe Toss, Sports Toss: We asked what you think of the three year sentence given to the iraqi reporter that threw a shoe a Pres. Bush 43. Well, 22 percent of you think he should get more time, 35 percent of you think the sentence was just right and 43 percent of you think it was excessive. And in the spirit of throwing things, ESPN's Sports Center put together their Top 10 Tosses in sports. Interestingly, former D-back Randy Johnson's pitch that took out a bird did not make the list. But Bobby Knight throwing a chair (and a fit) sure did.
More Jack Sparrow, Please: OK, boys and girls. You heard it here, in case you haven't heard it already. They're making Pirates of the Carribean 4. Johnny Depp will be in it, and apparently, it's an an all Jack Sparrow movie. No Will, no Elizabeth. Several sources are talking about it, but I chose this one. And of course, someone has already made a fake Pirates 4 trailer and posted it on YouTube...
Timewaster: You know, there are many people who are part of the Click Chick's large investigative team. And one of my team members claims he found the ultimate Timewaster. It's called Sporcle and it claims to have "mentally stimulating diversions." And I have to admit that it does. Imagine Cliff Claven put together a Web site, this would be it. It has lists of stats, interesting but totally unuseful facts and of course games that ask you to list interesting but useless facts, unless your in marketing and advertising.
Crazy 911 Call: Now, admit it, we all love bad 911 calls. The kind where no one is hurt or maimed. The kind where Sen. John McCain's brother calls and asks why traffic backed up or a former Mayor of Scottsdale calls and asks for directions. Well, this guy called 911 because he thinks his cousin stole his playstation. Watch the story...
PlanetOnline: This online shopping site does the comparison shopping for you. And don't forget to check out their deals of the day.
Hookers for Jesus: ABC News did an interesting story with this headline the women who created the group Hookers for Jesus. Read it and be surprised...
3/12 - Make Your Face Famous: My lovely neighbor Lynda Wood sent me this and it is pretty fun. It's called FaceinHole and it allows you to put your face on some famous person's body. Say you want to look like one of the Watchmen or a top model or if you want Lost's hunk Josh Holloway's abs. All you have to do is upload your picture. You can even put your picture mash up on a t-shirt. Who knew the Click Chick was in Lord of the Rings poster?
Ban Yourself Online, Sort Of: Intervention time folks. Now, is there a Web site you think you visit to often - Note clickchick.ktar.com doesn't qualify. But if you think you're spending too much time on retailmenot.com or eBay then check out KeepMeOut. This web site warns you if you go to, say, I don't know, Facebook, too much. Moreover, you can set a timer that will send you a warning if you happen to go more than once in the time increment that you set. So, if you don't want to visit more than one time every two hours. If you try it, let me know how it works.
Ramen Recipes: Yesterday, remember how i posted that tricked out ramen recipe? Well, apparently I touched on something. Someone has a blog devote to kicking up your ramen noodles a notch. The blog has many, many recipes to turn that 15 cent bag of ramen into a dining delicacy. Although, I don't think I'll be trying the NorCal County Jail Ramen recipe. It calls for mackerel and two packs of mayo. Thanks to Sandra P. for the link: www.mattfischer.com/ramen/
Cookie Recipe: I know i'm going to hear from the Girl Scouts again over this, but if found another recipe on the Internet that the cook claims tastes just like Thin Mints. Now, everyone, please help the Girl Scouts and buy a box or two of cookies. But in September when your supply of Girl Scout cookies dwindles to nothing, then cook your own. Here's the recipe...
Odd Headlines: I'm going to start doing a little thing called - this story can't be true. So I give you the headline and you figure out if it's true or not: Brazilian Man Uses Sega Light Phaser To Hold Woman Hostage For 10 Hours. No. That headline is not from The Onion.
3/11 - Ultimate Sandwiches: I found a Web site that has absolutely no purpose, but there I found myself scanning through it like the food fan that I am. It's called Scanwiches an all it contains are cross section views of some pretty delicious looking sandwiches.
Recipe of the Day: OK folks, if you like Red Lobster's cheddar biscuits, someone has come up with a version you can make at home yourself.
Pretty Paper Products: Need some specialized or seasonal paper for cards, stationary or scrap booking, try Paper Source. They've got solid paper, envelopes and more.
Elephant Video: OK, the cute animal video of the week. You know, we humans aren't the only ones that need sunscreen. Wendy the elephant does too. The 42-year-old pachyderm lives at Bristol Zoo in England, but she has a skin bad condition that requires daily applications of sunscreen. Watch the video...
Big Burger: And it's something you have to see with your own eyes: The Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Pizza Burger. It's got five pounds of ground beef and two pounds each of cheese and bacon.
Birthday Calculator: Someone sent me the link to the Birthday Calculator. You enter your DOB and it churns out all kinds of information like what day of the week you were born on (Thursday for me), what your birthday is on the Julian, Hebrew, Mayan and Islamic calendars. It also tells you what your birth tree is. Now, who knew there was such a thing? It also estimates when you were conceived. And in dog years, the Click Chick is 5.
Cheap Dinner Recipe: This will help you save some bucks on the family dinner tonight. I found a recipe that pimps out that 15 cent package of ramen noodles with items you probably already have in the cabinet. It's Ramen Noodles with All the Fixins. I'm telling you, it looks pretty good. Yes, there does happen to be bacon in the recipe. Our own reporter Jim Cross peeked over my shoulder and saw it asked me to mail him the recipe.
3/10 - The Tron Guy: So this is one of the classics of the Internet that I'm just getting around to. Some guy when to a computer sci-fi convention and got it into his mind that instead of dressing like a Wookie, Han Solo or some other Star Wars character, he'd go out of the box. So he made, a Tron costume. Watch this video and see how he went from average "computer geek" (his words, not mine) to the Tron Guy. By the way, they're remaking that Tron movie apparently.
Afro Ninja: Behold these moves and laugh.
Another Bacon Link: Someone sent me the link to the Bacon Tiara. I don't know where I'd wear that other than the breakfast table...
Best of Everything: Now for something a little less silly. Do you love to know stuff? Try best.lovetoknow.com - where they list the best of everything: best email service, best slideshows, best pet tips, best medical Web sites, the best gas mileage and even the best meatloaf. The list goes on and on. I like the list of Best Jazz Albums.
Truth Behind Road Closures: It's my photo of the day. When you see it, it explains what's behind that road closure that's caused you to take a detour home for the last month. See for yourself...
3/9 - New Star Trek Trailer: Anytime is a good time for a new trailer from the upcoming Star Trek movie. And let me just say, this Kirk is going to be dramatically different from William Shatner's Kirk. FYI, in case you've never heard it, here's the Captain Kirk song featuring Brad Paisley AND my former running mate William Shatner.
That's One Ugly Animal: His name is the Ugly Bat Boy. And he's pretty ugly, but he's not a bat. He is a cat. And a pretty funny looking one at that. But he lives in a veteranarian hospital. He's described as something you'd see in a Star Wars movie, and I'd have to agree.
Pet Pics: Want to know what your dog or cat is up to all day? Get a Pet's Eye View Digital Camera. You clip it to their collar and it records snapshots all day for a personalized pet photo diary. But don't you think your cat just sleeps all day? My cat Brookes slept 14 hours a day.
More Online Savings: Gotta share some more deals. Our resident former nun here at KTAR who doesn't look her age like Connie said I do, said I needed to add the link to becentsable.net to the blog. It's got coupon and shopping deals and savings blogs.
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3/6 - Click Chick 40th Birthday Edition - Star Trek Cologne: It's my birthday and you know I have to give you all a gift link, even if I'm taking the day off. That gift link is for cologne. And it's not just any cologne. It's for Genki's Star Trek Fragance new scent Tiberius. It's named after Capt. James T. Kirk. Yep, that's his middle name. They also have Red Shirt and Ponn Farr. I know I wouldn't wear Ponn Farr. That's just asking for trouble if you know what the Ponn Farr is. No one in their right mind would use that. Now, if you want the cologne, you have to shell out some cash or gold plated latinum any place it's accepted. Call 911 or Not: OK, 911 calls are for emergencies only. But my how we laugh when people, say, call 911 because KFC got their order wrong or a certain mayor of Scottsdale can't find her way to an event. Here are a collection of bad calls to 911, including not one, but two from Sen. John McCain's brother, Joe. No, I kid you not. Listen to a few select calls...
3/5 - Old Obama: You know they say the presidency ages you, and I noticed it the other day, but apparently, I'm not the only one. But President Barry Obama is getting more salt in his pepper- colored hair. And he hasn't been in office 100 days. See before and now pics...
Wally World Domination Tour: Wal-Mart, my how you've grown! I got a link to an animated map that shows you the growth of Wal-Mart around the U.S. from its start in Arkansas and how it moved its in to the hearts and strip malls of America. This map charts its growth through 2007. I can't imagine how much more it's grown since then.
Heard It in Church: And of course, we all love church bulletin bloopers. This is my new favorite: Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King. Read more...
Leprechaun in Alabama: I'm not saving this for St. Patrick's Day because it's so ridiculous, I don't know what to say. In Mobile, Alabama, some claim to have seen... you guessed it - a leprechaun in a tree. And folks, this was a legitimate news story. This is not from a comedy show. I was ROFL when I got a look at the amateur sketch of said leprechaun lucky little guy. Watch the video...
Tantrum Apology: Remember that video of the woman who had a tantrum at the hong kong airport because she missed her flight? well, the airline is apologizing for embarrassing the woman. uhhh... note to cathay pacific - she embarrassed herself. the employee who took the video was disciplined. Read the story...
Dems Sorry, Rush: If you're not a fan of Rush Limbaugh, the Democrats have a Web site for you. It's I'm Sorry, Rush.
iPhone Timewaster: There's an app that lets you play Space Invaders on your iPhone. Yep, old school meets high tech.
3/4 - Bacon Cake: Someone sent me the recipe for bacon cake. Basically, it's a cake that looks like a stack of pancakes topped with bacon. You will need 12 slices of bacon to try it.
Royal Bacon Society: Now, when I came across the Royal Bacon Society Web site, I thought, you know what, that's a bacon site with class. But when I started surfing around it's multitude of bacon stuff and I came across its bacon porn page. That's right folks, bacon porn is safe for the whole family, but not your arteries.
Office Lunch Thief Repellent: Being a victim of this myself, I have to post this video I found from MSN. Instead of buying one of those plastic bags that look like they have mold on it, they show you how to make your own and where to place the food in the office fridge to keep thieving hands from taking your treats. Watch the video...
Looking for Love?: Someone sent me a link to Plentyoffish.com. According to one of our listeners, it's one of the most popular dating sites out there. It's 100 percent free and run by the guy who created it and a "single employee." Now, if you're running a dating site, maybe you should use a different phrase than "single employee." I had to post this link since said listener also sent the link with this note: "ABSOLUTELY NO inferences intended!" Is that because I'm single or my last name is a fish?
Temper, Temper: Got a hair trigger temper? You better watch it. It could lead to sudden death according to a Yale University study.
The End Is Near, Pt. 345: Alright everyone, the end is near. Dateline - South Korea. Apparently, there are some carp that have humanoid faces. "They appear to have distinctive human noses, eyes and lips." Yes, there are pictures so you can see for yourself.
Which is Worse?: I love this Web site because it has the polls that I want to post, but wouldn't dare do it because Ned Foster would make fun of me. It's called Pick the Worst. It gives you two bad options and you have to pick the worst, for example: eating cereral without milk or eating pancakes without syrup. I won't tell you the one involving toilet paper, but you can guess.
Amazing Technology: Here's something that is going to be useful to someone. It's a Wireless Extension Cord. It has a satellite and won't interfere with wireless networks or Bluetooth components and you don't need that long orange cord running through the house.
Recipe of the Day: The recipe of the day comes from a Web site called Sugar Laws. Well, heck, I'm down with that as the young folks say. Anyhow, the recipe I came across is called Chocolate Valentino. It's a flourless chocolate cake and all you need is chocolate, eggs and butter. It looks like a brownie pie.
Pull My Finger: You ever have an uncle that said, pull my finger? Well, send him this Web site.
3/3 - YouTube's Symphony: Back in the day when he was a full time musician, Suns announcer Al McCoy told me stories about when he worked in radio with a studio orchestra. Those days are gone. But YouTube is bringing the concept back (sort of) with it's own orchestra. They had a contest and chose 90 musicians from some 30 countries. They'll perform at Carnegie Hall on Tax Day. The musicians are already on youtube.com/symphony.
Baby Animals: From the aahhhhhh files, someone sent the the link to what I guarantee will make you smile. It's called Zooborns. Kippy Schaefer was kind enough to send me the link she said she stumbled upon. The site contains - you guessed it - photos of zoo babies. Yes, they're adorable.
A Cat Named Sparta: Someone wrote the Mean Kitty Song about his kitten named Sparta. If you've ever had a cat, you can identify with it.
Puppy Love: For you dog lovers, Jennifer Farris says try The Daily Puppy for your daily dose of "Awwww." It claims to be the source of "Your Daily Fix for Puppy Pictures." You have to check out Buford the Basset Hound.
Cougar Time: Since, I'm turning 40 on Friday, I should remind you that Barbie is older than me. She's 50 and apparently, she's turned Cougar Barbie according to SNL. Since it's SNL, you can guess it's TV-14. The funny thing is though, this Barbie "commercial" is followed by someone even older than Barbie - Sen. John McCain.
2/27 - Cheap Deals: Even while the Click Chick is on vacation, she's thinking of ways to save you a buck. Heck, I'm thinking of ways I can save a buck too. One place to save cash is at a site like Woot. I've blogged about that before. It's the site that offers one item for sale a day at screamin' good prices. Well, there are similar deal-a-day sites you should check out as well, including: www.1saleaday.com (which actually has three deals - some random item, something wireless and a watch) and www.thingfling.com. And SlickDeals.net has a lot of good stuff and the deals last longer.
2/26 - The Obama Dog: The first family is getting a Portuguese Water Dog. And some of you are saying, what's that? Well, look at the picture on the left. That cute litte guy is a PWD. Find out more about them from the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America's official site. Jindal's Speech: A recent KTAR.com poll asked you to grade Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response to the president's speech on Tuesday night. Well, 30 percent said it was excellent and 30 percent said poor. It was an even split between fair and poor too. The one thing that was bipartisan that night: Republicans and Democrats are critizing it calling it insane, childish and a disaster. Whoa, tough crowd. Read the story...
Little Gordon: If you're a fan of the TV show Hell's Kitchen with Chef Gordon Ramsay yelling and screaming everyone into his version of perfection, then you will probably love the You Tube videos of Little Gordon. Yes, they show us what Chef Gordon might have been like like as a child. Watch Little Gordon and you'll think a call to the Supernanny might be needed. Click here to see how he has a little bit of a fit over what his mummy packed for lunch.
#1 Superman Comic: A rare Action Comics #1 book that launched Superman is coming up for auction. Bids start at $1, but they're expected to go sky high. Here's the thing - you can bid online at comicconnect.com - no need to go to Sotheby's.
Movie Trailer: They've remade Escape to Witch Mountain - and this time in the Eddie Albert role - a rather attractive former wrestler. This time it's called Race to Witch Mountain. I actually talked to the director and he promised the special effects will be better than the original (which I loved). Gotta agree after seeing the trailer.
Recipe of the Week: OK, ladies. So he didn't propose on Valentine's Day? I have the cure, sent to me by our own Jayme West. It's Bacon Chicken and Dumplings. If that doesn't make him beg you to marry him, nothing will.
Baseball at the Museum: The Mesa Historical Museum has a new exhibit "Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience" which is a history of the Cactus League. According to former KTAR alum and baseball fan Kevin Christopher, "It has some pretty cool stuff." The exhibit Web site is www.playballexperience.com.
2/25 - The $60M Man: If you watched President Obama's speech to the nation last night, you no doubt heard him refer to Leonard Abess, Jr., the Florida banker who gave away $60M of the proceeds of the sale of his bank to current and past employees. Click here or click here to read more about what Abess did. As much as I liked Steve Austin back in the day, the $60 Million Man is way cooler (Yes, that is a reference to the old TV show.).
Benjamin Button vs. Forest Gump: OK. I was a big fan of Slumdog Millionaire. You all know that. But some of you really liked Benjamin Button and thought that should win. Well, apparently it already did. You see, Funny or Die thinks BB is the same movie as Oscar winner Forest Gump. The comedy site put scenes from each movie side by side and called it The Curious Case of Forest Gump and their similarities are striking. Watch and see for yourself...
Viral Video: It's part dominoes, part Rube-Goldberg machine and it's made mostly of beer bottles. Enough said. Watch the video...
Find A Grave: Yesterday, I posted that link for online obituaries, and I got a tremendous response, including one from the KTAR News Director, Jon Zimney. He said his wife stumbled across Find A Grave, by accident Sunday night when watching the Oscars during their "In Memorium" segment when she went to look up info on some celeb that she was surprised had died. Not only does it have famous graves, it has 30 million non-famous graves.
Timewaster: Someone sent the Click Chick a classic Timewaster. He called it: "Another real time vampire." Remember Speak N Spell? Well, you can play it online. Just use your headphones if you're in a crowded office.
2/24 - The Octu-Mom Chronicles Continue: The Octu-mom's ex-boyfriend is talking and he say she's not the same woman he dated for 3 years. He told ABC's Chris Cuomo he gave her the sperm donations and he believes he's the dad to all 14 kids. And Nadya Suleman, the octu-mom, and her mother, Angela, had a video showdown. And guess what, it wasn't an Oprah moment. Watch the video...
More Bacon Stuff: I've told you guys about Perpetual Kid where you can find all kinds of great bacon theme gag gifts and trinkets, but one of our listeners was kind enough to point out that I missed Mr. Bacon vs. Monsieur Tofu.
Dating Foods: OK, it's spring. Love is undoubtedly in the air. I have a list of the 11 Things You Should Eat on a Your First 11 Dates. Number 11 is ribs. I disagree. You do BBQ early. Why put off a good meal until the 11th date?
Tributes.com: This site allows you to search millions of obituaries - some of public figures, some of everyday citizens. Moreover, they allow you to add online tributes, pictures and memories. I typed in my grandmother's name. And it listed her birthdate, the date of her passing and her last known residents which was off by one town.
Doorfly.com: Looking to buy a house? Try Doorfly.com. You enter your housing needs, agents bid to serve you. You compare bids and chose the agent that fits you best - and they'll give you a rebate from their commission. You'll have better luck for Texas and California though. There don't appear to be any Arizona listings yet.
Man Eats REALLY Hot Pepper: A certain man named Gavin posted video of himself eating the world's hottest pepper. Gavin discovered that milk and ice cream don't really do anything to cool the tastebuds off and it's the closest a man can come to childbirth. Watch the video and see how red his face gets.
2/23 - Oscar Redux: First of all, I have to say I really thought Hugh Jackman did just fine. Now, that being said. I still missed having a comedian host the thing. Second, I feel completely vindicated that "Slumdog Millionaire" won. Now, I don't have to curse the Academy for getting it wrong (which it has at times). Congrats to Kate Winslet too. KTAR's Michael Dixon and I agreed that she would actually beat Meryl Streep. FYI, I think Kate Beckinsale (left) was best dressed last night. I don't know if she was actually at the Oscars, but I liked the dress she wore to an Oscar party. See the fashion and more in our Oscar Slideshow. Bacon Links: No, it's not a hamburger with a few strips of bacon on it. The Bacon Burger is burger patty is made out of ground bacon. Yes, there's a step by step guide. Many thanks to Pammie for sending me the link to the Bacon Bowl. Instead of digging out the center of a watermelon or cantelope and putting a salad in it, make a Bacon Bowl and put the salad in that. And guess what, you won't have to sprinkle it with bacon bits. And from Brian K. he has a cure for those of you who love bacon and have dry lips. I give you something that I don't think I'm quite ready to try, but I'm sure someone out there is: Bacon lip balm. You know, there's something for everyone.
Snuggie Report: I told you guys how popular the Snuggie has become. And for those of you who don't watch even the smallest of amount of TV, it's the blanket with arms. Well, someone has put together the site which name explains it all: SnuggieSightings.
Layoff Tracker: Want to keep track of layoffs nationally or state by state? Go to layoff tracker. It's a widget you can plant on a Web site or download to your desktop. Read the story...
And for all you parents who are worried about the amount of texting your kids are doing on their Blackberries, iPhone and cell phones, don't worry. Apparently, "Texting can be gd 4 ur kids." It seems that "frequent use of text abbreviations does not harm children's literacy," according to a report from NewScientist.
Attention all Timewasters Fans: I found a site called PhysicsGames. Yes, it has plenty of games that require you to use a little physics knowledge. I'm pretty fond of Jelly Towers because it involves a hyrdra monster and jelly. What more could you want?
Regifting Robin: This is a Timewaster if ever there was one. It's Regifting Robin. Let Robin guess your regift. She guessed an oven mitt. I'd actually regifted an oven mitt I won from KTAR Sports' Paul Calvisi in the office pool from Christmas '07. Do you know someone put it back on my desk just last month?
Cupcake Carnival: In the past I've given you the Periodic Table of Condiments, the Periodic Table of Man stuff and now, I give you the periodic Table of Cupcakes. You gotta love that...
2/20 - Oscar Predictions and Wishes: I know The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has a ton of nominations, but I wasn't as great a fan of that as some. My preference is Slumdog Millionaire. I loved it and if you didn't, I think you should seek counseling. I thought "The Reader" and "The Wrestler" were pretty darn good too. For best actor, I'm favoring Mickey Rourke, but for me this is one of the best categories this year. You can make a good argument for all the nominees. Want to keep a tally of your picks? Click here for the Oscars Nominees list. You will find a printer friendly version of the complete list.
Cool T-Shirts: Do you like cool t-shirts or want to make one up? Then you can try Threadless.com. It's a communtiy based t-shirt site where you can submit your designs. If they pick your design for print, you can get paid up to $2,500. I love the one on the left, called The Horror in Romantic Comedies. As a critic, I gotta love that. I've posted it online and they even posted a song to go with the shirt.
Repel Telemarketers: Do telemarketers or salespeople call you and you don't want to hear from them? Well, go to the web site Sorry Gotta Go and you'll find a whole group of downloads you can play to get them off the phone. I clicked on the response "Sorry, I gotta go my show is on.." thinking I'd hear the cranky old guy that lives down the street say something funny. Instead you get bordelo music. It doesn't have a lot of choices or how you're supposed to access them on your phone, but they'll work in a pinch I guess.
Cute Animal Videos: First, this turtle really wants a tomato. And this little puppy can whistle. This puppy is so cute it's ridiculous.
Obama Phone: OK, we all know that President Obama is popular around the world. I've seen the t-shirts, the plates, I even told you about the commemorative throw they were hawking on HSN on Inauguration Day. But I think an Obama-themed phone is going one step too far. They were sold in Kenya for about a week. Should I Throw It Out?: Is that still good to eat? I know, women ask that question more than, say a bachelor. Like my old roommate who left my expensive cheese out all night, but still thought it would OK. No, you can't leave cheese out all night thinking it will be OK...unless it's Velvetta or some other processed. Anyway, I digress. I found a Web site called Still Tasty that purports to be "Your Ultimate Shelf Life Guide." If you want to know how long your favorite food or beverage will stay safe and tasty, this site. I typed in plums and it tells you how long they'll last - bottled or canned, opened or unopened, or how long they'll stay fresh on the counter or in the fridge.
2/19 - The Travis Chronicles: The other story that everyone seems to be talking about around the watercooler is the rampage of Travis the chimp. Travis' owner owner talked to NBC. Watch the interview...
Unrepentant Tonya: Former Olympic skater Tonya Harding is a little bit bitter about her lot in life. And after someone asked her is there some point where she has to take responsibility for her lot in life, she had quite a mouthful for them on HBO's Real Sports. The whole interview starts running tonight. Watch the clip...
A Poem from an iPhone user I knew in high school:
I know a gal named Gayle Bass
Who conducts herself with great class
She moved to Arizona
I keep in touch with my iPhone-a
Her blog is always a gas
Commentary: You don't need an English professor to interpret that, but I put it here to prove, that yes, you can check KTAR out on an iPhone.
Beware Cable Monster: Back in the 70s, what were be most afraid of? Russia firing missiles at us (because, after all, it was the Cold War), hippies in San Francisco, stagflation, long gas lines? No. It was the Pay-TV Cable Monster. Watch this early anti-cable ad...
Timewaster: I haven't tried all the games yet on this site, but what's funny about is this Web site - HomestarRunner.com - is that it opens with outtakes from their introductory video welcome speech and things don't take long to go bad... and they pretty much have had it at Take 126. Homestar and Strong Bad are two of the main characters featured in said video. The site contains toons, games, downloads, and you have to check out the character bios.
2/18 - This Is the Mail I Get: Listener Kirk Christiansen Googled me. I know. I was shocked too! In his note, he said, take a look at the name of the bass player in the heavy metal band "Vehement." His name is Ned Gayle - Bass. Kirk wants to know "Is this the love child of you and Ned Foster?" Uhmmm... nope.
Digital TV Delay: So, why did we have to delay the conversion from analog to digital TV? The feds say people aren't ready, they ran out of discount coupons and so on. But, in a deep-cover investigative report by the Click Chick investigative team (ie, frequent contributor Bob Cripe), this instructional video for older folks will show you why we really need a delay until June.
Arpaio Across the Nation: Sheriff Arpaio's "immigration circus" has made it to San Diego. At least that's what a columnist who wrote about him called it. Obviously, it wasn't a flattering article. Read the column. The only reason I'm posting this is because my dad, Mr. Bass, finally, after all this time has suggested a link for the Click Chick. Mr. Bass also thinks Tent City is a great idea and he thinks inmates should work while in the pokey..
Crazy Patents: If you need to search patents online, you can go to FreePatentsOnline. But the page that you'll really find interesting n that site is the crazy patents section that includes patents for such ground-breaking items such as: the electrified table cloth (it discourages bugs from crawling on the table) and something every pet owner would want - an animal toy aka, a stick. Yes, someone tried to patent a synthetic stick..and a motorized ice cream cone.
Free Online TV: As many of you know you can watch TV show episodes on the networks' Web sites and on Hulu.com. But you can also watch stuff for free online at casttv.com with limited commercial interruption.
Timewaster: Someone sent me a link to the site, Candystand. It has lots of free online games, but the one she really liked is Sport Fishing. She writes "It is a pond that is stocked with fish. You get different lures to catch them with. Very fun. It is just that I am not getting any work done!!!!" And because of that, I won't mention her name.
Monument to the Unelected: Sen. McCain, please don't read to this part. SMoCA (the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art) has an exhibition right now called Seriously Funny and they've got one artist's work called Monument to the Unelected. It's campaign signs of those unelected to the highest office in the land. See for yourself...
Recipe of the Day: Make your own calzone. Minewould have sausage, pepperoni and you guessed it -- cheese! I faked you out, you thought I would say bacon...although that wouldn't be so bad.
2/17 - Anonymous Tip Giver: We all have them. A friend that desperately needs to be told that bicycle shorts are not a right, they're a privilege. But many of us just don't have the courage to tell him to his face. Well, have no fear, the Click Chick is here. Career Builder has put together the Anonymous Tip Giver site that allows you to send a message to said friend with out having to tell them to their face that although Secret may be for women, but it is strong enough for a man so use some. The person who sent it to me first asked if she would get credit. Yes, Jamise L. you get credit.
What An Arsenal: And a certain person named Todd M. has sent me several emails, I guess in the hopes of being featured on the Click Chick page. Well, the Click Chick is tender-hearted and compassionate, so Todd here's your link. He thinks it's "awesome": It's Boeing's flying laser canon which can apparently melt a hole in a tank from about 5 miles away. Glad I'm on our side in that dog fight.
When You Go: Todd also sent me a link his ex sent him. It's called When Will You Go? And apparently, it's supposed to predict - to the moment - when you will go. "He asked is she really being helpful or is there hidden meaning?" I'm thinking, there's nothing hidden in her meaning, Todd.
Lower Your Cell Phone Bill: think you're paying too much for technology? well, there are ways to cut costs. like for your cell phone - ned you can leave now because you don't have one. but here's the deal - at the validas web site, you apparently just have to upload your cell phone bill, they analyze it and tell you what plan would be best for you. you have to be set up for online billing to use the service.
Old Cell Phone Company: And speaking of cell phones. Don't throw your old one away. Send it to Flipswap. You can trade your phone in for a new one, get cash or make a donation it to your favorite charity.
2/16 - Shaq Dances: Now, we call him the Big Cactus. We love to see him dunk. And yesterday, during the player introductions at the NBA All Star Game - he did a dance that got everybody talking. They called him the Big Shaq-tus. I like the ring of that. But Shaquille O'Neal called himself the Big Jabbawockee.
Crazy woman misses her flight. Enough said.
Thank You: I want to thank everyone who stopped by and said "Hello" to the Click Chick while she was doing the PA announcements at the annual VNSA Used Book Sale yesterday afternoon. Of all the events I do each year, that's my favorite. And here's a special hello to the man who offered me a bacon sandwich if I helped him locate his wife.
Rating the Presidents: The honeymoon is over for President Obama already! I saw a bumpersticker that read - "Impeach Obama." I was thinking he hadn't been in office long enough to make anyone that mad, yet. Speaking of presidents (as it's President's Day), here's the link to the CSPAN survey of historians and how they ranked the presidents.
Spring Break Camp: Time to start thinking of spring break activities for the kids. Just so you know, the Animal Welfare League and the SPCA is offering a new program called Camp Ruffin' It: Spring Break. Kids 5 to 11 can participate. Find out about price and program details online: www.aawl.org
Wedding Web Site: Now, some of you had a truly romantic weekend, I'm sure. And if you're one of those people who got an engagement ring with the flowers and chocolates, this Web site is for. I've been sitting on it for weeks for just such a moment. It's called Wedding Window that allows you to "create a window to your wedding with a website." My old roommate is getting hitched and when I purused the Web site he and his fiance set up, they have the bridal party listed, info about the bride and groom, where they're registered, the wedding venue and nearby hotels. It's a pretty handy tool for wedding guests. There is a charge, but it's not that much if you do it for 6 months or less.
This Is How You Do It: And I found a Web site called Show Me Now that claims to be "the witty, irreverenty, and nearly wordless reference book that teaches you life's most essential skills - and then some." It features stuff like how to have a memorable first kiss, how to fend off a shark, how to build a snow cave or tie a cherry stem in a knot in your mouth.
2/13 - Single's Awareness Day Eve: So, it is Singles' Awareness Day Eve. So, I must talk about flowers, jewelry or chocolates. Speaking of chocolate, do you know where your chocolate comes from? It may surprise you, but most of it comes from the West African nation Ivory Coast. Check out this interesting photo essay...
ASU Grad Seeks Job on eBay: You know we've got some clever students at ASU and one ASU grad is applying for a job on eBay. wait, let me correct that, he's auctioning off his services on eBay because he wants to obtain a financial analyst position. The starting bid is 99 cents. Unfortunately, as of 6:26 am MST, seller Brad711 had no bids. Bid on Brad...
The Elephant and the Lamb: And we need an ahhhhhh.... moment of the day. I love these kinds of videos. So, I give you the story of Jubulani, a baby elephant and his foster mom, a lamb. Nope, that's not a misprint. Watch the video...
Valentine's Day Recipe: Does your Valentine's love chocolate and cherries. Do you want kick your chocolate covered cherries up a notch, well someone sent me a recipe for Nana's Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies.
Popular Short Film: It's the sleepwalking video that has fascinated many. It just goes to show you how clever some people are. Watch the video...
You Name the Price for Home Repairs: Sears is introducing a new site - ServiceLive.com - that matches homeowners with "contractors, handymen and other in-home helpers" that allows consumers to name their price for home service projects. The first to respond to the homeowners email gets the work.
Bacon Story: It's been awhile since I mentioned bacon. Who knew bacon could set off airport bomb detectors? This wouldn't happen if airlines offered better food. Read the story...
Strange Foods: And I've found yet another list of Top 10 Strange Foods from around the world. and yes, it includes a dish (fried calves brains) that can be had if you go to st. louis missouri. fyi, this site isn't for the quesy.
2/12 - Cute Koala Update: Got an update for you... that koala bear that was saved from the fires in Australia is doing a heck of a lot better. I've got a pic and you can see his little paws all bandaged up. Read the story...
The BIG Book Sale: This Saturday and Sunday (Valentine's Day and the day after), it's the HUGE annual VNSA Book Sale at the state fairgrounds and your very own Click Chick will be doing the PA announcements Sunday afternoon starting at 1p. I've done it for several years and it's one of my favorite charities and Valley events. Now if you're a book lover or if you know a book lover, head down there and pick up some books. It's for a great cause. People get basketfuls of books and I love it - just leave all the cookbooks for me! Check out: VNSAbooksale.org.
Viral Foxes Video: One of the hottest things on the Internet? The trampoline foxes. Just two little foxes hanging out and one is hanging 10.
Cute Rodent Pic: OK, so you need to send that someone you love a cute picture to go with that Valentine's Day poem you wrote him or her. Well, I found the cutest picture featuring a rodent. It's Rat with a Teddy Bear and if that doesn't make you smile, then you need some bacon in that diet of yours...
Playing With Food: And I just want you to know, it's OK to play with your food if you're a chef. Here's the proof...
The Queen's Site: Looking for a job in England? Well, the Queen has revamped her Web site AND posted job openings. However, you should know salaries for working in the palaces and castles is notoriously low. Check out: http://royal.gov.uk/
Timewaster: It's called Chain of Fire. The object is to ignite everyone. I don't know who came up with that concept, but to each his own I guess...
Zoorotica: OK, KTAR's Bob McClay did a story about how the Wildlife World Zoo will not be conducting "adults only" animal mating tours like the Philly Zoo. But the Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, Michigan says love birds (the human kind) are flocking to sign up for their Zoorotica program.
2/11 - Books That Should Be Burned: OK, when some of you first heard this story on KTAR, some of you thought I had done it. Nope, this story about this site belongs to our illustrious news director. But since someone called me about it yesterday, I'll mention it again. It's Ustarnovels.com. They're personalized adventure romance books that you can send to your sweetie. The cover on the right gives you an idea as to what they contain...
Classic Book Covers: Speaking of books, are you fan of vintage pulp fiction crime novels? Well, someone has put together a collection of those book covers. Some of the titles are are standouts - "The G String Murders," "A Gun for Honey" and "Her Candle Burns Hot." Check them out...
Gas Gauge: Alright, this is going to be THE Web sites guys love me for. Nope, doesn't feature burgers, bacon or anyone in a bikini. It's called Tank on Empty. This Web helps "solve a mystery that has puzzled mankind for years... How far can you go after the gas light in your car comes on?" Now, this isn't scientific. People vote and the number of miles you can go before you're running on empty and those numbers are averaged.
Dream Trip: If money is no object, escort your Valentine to this beautiful place for a nice vacation. Check it out...
If Only This Movie Existed: What if the characters from Toy Story were cast in the Dark Knight... College humor calls it "The Dark Buzz Knight-year"
Another Contest: So, the other day, I mentioned the Shamrock Farms contest to get your name on their new electronic LED sign on the I-17. Now Holsum Bakery sent me an email saying they have a contest to enter to win a year's worth of free bread. So, heck, this is more of the Click Chick Watching Your Wallet segment so here's the link: www.NaturesOwnContest.com
Now the following few links come from the Click Chick's email. They're all links to sites that listeners sent in - so blame them...
#1 - We start with video of a kid who "seems to love making videos of himself, sometimes singing earphones on (so you don't the music), and it doesn't matter that he doesn't know the words." See him sing here or watch this one...
#2 - You might want to check out Worlds Most Unique. It has a list of Top 10 lists, the fastest men, the most beautiful women or here's one - the most unhealthy fast food. It's all that stuff that guys like.
#3 - You ever find a link with that 404 Error - site not found message. Well, on one page a server apologizes - profusely. Robin P. says quote "Check it out... stick around for the whole thing." See for yourself...
#4 - This cracks Jill H. up. It's the future of the Internet as foreseen from the early 80s. All I have to say is, we've come a long way, baby. Watch the news report...
#5 - Eric F. thinks the E-trade babies outtakes are "hilarious." Watch and see...
2/10 - Dream Chancellor Barbie: Back in the day, I had the Barbie Corvette. I had the Barbie Jeep, too. I even had the Barbie condo and shopping center. But I don't think I would have ever asked my mom for Mattel's Chancellor Barbie. Yes, that would be German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Read the storyBorrow My Pen, Please: So you're sick of people availing themselves of your pen collection on you desk and not bringing said pens back. Then get Borrow My Pen? pens from Fred. These pens are guaranteed to make an impression when they leave them lying around with some subversive advertising on them like - "Stuffed with Love Taxidermy" and "Howie's House of Hair - from barely there to awesome hair in just one hour." Now would you borrow a pen with that inscribed on it?
Picture of the Day: Curses! Foiled again. You gotta check it out to see what I'm talking about. But here's a hint, your mom will wonder where all the foil went if you try this prank at home kids.
Odd News Resource: I love just checking out the headlines from our Odd News Section. Like today, "Teen charged with billing school for $37K of candy" or "Women try to have woman accused of affair deported." And if that isn't enough for you, try out This Is True. It's Randy Cassingham web reports of true but bizarre stories.
The New SI Swimsuit Issue: So, Sports Illustrated is coming out with its newest swimsuit issue on Valentine's Day. Bar Refaeli is the cover girl. I think she's an Israeli model who dated Leo DiCaprio. The cover reads - "Bikinis or Nothing" and a stamp reads "Body Paint." Make your own conclusions from those clues. You know, they asked the Click Chick to be on the cover and I said that it was completely sexist. That's why I posted the picture so you can see just how sexist it is.
And if that picture isn't big enough, you can click on it to see an even bigger version that's even more sexist. The Roles They Gave Away: We always hear stories about actors giving up on roles that someone else takes and that someone else becomes a huge superstar. Take for example the role of Vivian in Pretty Woman. It seems Molly Ringwald turned the role down. Making way for Julia Roberts to take it. Oh and who was orginally considered for the role of Han Solo - Al Pacino.
Fattening Foods Site: I found a Web site called This Is Why You're Fat. And guess what, there are pictures of fattening foods like the Corn Dog Pizza and The Double Bacon Hamburger Fatty Melt and I think it has about 8 slices of bacon. And look up the Ham Dog - a hot dog, wrapped in a beef patty that's deep fried and covered with chili, cheese, onion all on hoagie and topped with a fried egg. Warning! It might make you nauseated to look at it.
Timewaster: I give you, the Mr. T Virtual playset. By any other name, you would call it a Timewaster. You can replace his mohawk with other hairstyles and and hats.
2/9 - The End is Nigh, Sign #373: The Click Chick has proof that the end is near. It's this: Musical genius Stevie Wonder sang with the Jonas Brothers at the Grammys last night. I almost had to take a sick day after that.
Pet Pics: But as Dr. Venkman said in Ghostbusters, "Cats and dogs living together, mass hysteria." Well, there are a lot of cats and dogs living together in the Valley. Keep sending in your funny pet pics. KTAR Pet Pics...
Cute Koala: Speaking of cute pets, my friend sent me the story of a cute baby koala rescued from the bush fires in Australia...
Say I Love You, with an LED on the I-17: Nope, you didn't read that wrong. On Valentine's Day, you can always say I love you with flowers, chocolates and promises you don't intend to keep. Or you can go out of the box. How about telling him or her you love him with a message on that new LED sign that Shamrock Farms has on the I-17. The company is having contest that will feature three winning messages on the LED board that will be broadcast Feb 13 and Feb. 14. And in a KTAR Watching Money note, they also have a coupon on the website. Get details at www.shamrockfarms.net. FYI, winners get a year supply of milk and Krispy Kreme doughnuts. I want to know how much is a year supply of Krispy Kreme doughnuts?
Arizona's Mount Rushmore of Sports: ESPN has come up with a Mount Rushmore of sports figures for each of the 50, nifty United States. Arizona's legendary sports guys according to ESPN: Pat Tillman, Lute Olson, Jerry Colangelo, Luis Gonzales. Just so you know,you don't have to be human to be on the list. Secretariat made the list for Kentucky. Anyhow, ESPN.com wants you to vote for your favorite Mount Rushmores of sports. You can pick five states.
Girl Scout Cookies: OK, last week I posted the link for making homemade somoas. Well, the Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine Council sent me a nice little note which I'll read: "Thanks for sharing the great word about Girl Scouts on Thursday am. - even though you did have a recipe for homemade Samoas. Can you put in a good word about the Girl Scout Cookie Sale Activity on your page and a link to our cookie booth locator Web site? That would be awesome." So, there you go Girl Scouts.
Help with a Click: Help fight breast cancer with a click: www.thebreastcancersite.com/
2/6 - Beware of the Muffin Man: OK, so sometimes the Click Chick finds things on the Internet and scratches her head and says "What??!!" This is one of those links. It's called Beware. Now I thought it was a Timewaster but it was a short film. It's about Old Man Muffin who comes back from the trash bin in the sky. Now, if you're a muffin and someone's hungry, here's a fact: your days are numbered.Man Warning: Uhmm... this goes under the maybe you should know her better file. Find out what happened to one guy after his first and only "date" with a girl. Read the story...
Timewaster: It's called Throw Me. I'll quote from the game: "Throw the orange thing as far and as high as possible, using clouds and wrecking balls for a boost. Swing the alien with your mouse and press space bar to release. If you have enough stamina, hold space bar to use your balloons."
Dial 1-800-DONTCALL: OK, so have you ever wanted to know if your phone number spelled anything? Well, PhoneSpell.orgwill let you know what - if anything your phone number spells. You just enter your phone number and area code and Ta Da! You can find out if it has a special meaning like part of the Click Chick's phone number. One of the words that my phone number forms is jerk. Now, isn't that a nice how do you do in the morning?
CSI Site: This Web site has absolutely no use, but what the heck, someone might need it anyway. It's the CSI episode generator. All it does is give you a short synopsis of an episode (now I don't know if they're actual episodes or not). They usually end with one of Grissom's witty sayings like: "He who laughs last thinks slowest."
Movie Review: KTAR's Michael Dixon liked He's Just Not That Into You. I liked the book. But this chick wasn't a big fan of the movie. You can hear Michael and I fight about it during Reel Reviews at 7:55 am on Arizona's Morning News Saturday.
2/5 - The NEW Electric Company: For those of you who were kids in the 1970s, you may remember PBS' The Electric Company - starring Morgan Freeman and Rita Moreno (both Oscar winners). Well, I saw a billboard that said the Electric Company is back on the air. This version has been revamped and to my HORROR - they changed the theme song. Old EC Theme Song • New EC Theme Song
KTAR Pet Pictures: OK. So we decided we wanted a pet pictures slideshow. So to get it started off, the Click Chick asked her friends to send pictures of their pets. What surprised me the most was the speed at which people responded. You ask people for a personal pic and they decline or "Forget" to send it to you. But you send out a picture request for pets and less than two minutes later I had my first response! Anyway, we want to see pictures of your pets. Special consideration given to funny pet pics. Dogs (especially Labs) are quite popular, but we like all pets. We even got a picture of a mini bull. Just send pics to me or webmaster@ktar.com. Send us your name, your pet's name and what part of town you're from along with a picture. Get the 411 on Yourself: I know, I know. You're all wanting to know a) if there's an FBI file on you somewhere and b) what it says about you. So, have no fear, the Click Chick is here. Thanks to William Sotomayor, he sent me the link to a site that lets you request your FBI file. You will have to give them your aliases if you've ever used one. For some reason, I think I might actually have to put Click Chick under alias.
Lawn Scrabble: Remember that guy that had a miniture version of the Cardinals football field in the back yard? I've got something like that for Scrabble lovers. Someone created a giant lawn Scrabble and you can make your own. I think it's a perfect spring treat for us desert dwellers. Secret Somoas Recipe: I used to be a Girl Scout, but they're going to be mad when I tell you what I've found online - a recipe for homemade Somoas. For the record, I want you to buy boxes and boxes of Girl Scout cookies because it's for a great cause. But since you can't get them year round, in August, if you're feeling the need for a Somoa, you can make your own.
Recipe of the Day: This is all I have to say... Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes
2/4 - The Man Won't Go Away: Former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich was on Letterman last night. The question is when is he going to go away? His 15 minutes of fame, expired four weeks ago. And yet, I watched the craziness anyway. It's like the car wreck you slow down to gawk at. Watch the interview... Weird Products: OK, so I didn't get to go to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. But a friend sent me a link of all the unusual items on display at the CES. And let me tell you, there were some doozies. First, there's the Cell-Mate. This one lets you use a headset to hold your cell phone next to your ear. Uhmmm, it looks crazy. Too bad no one told the inventors about the Bluetooth. Or how about an electronic smoking device? It doesn't contain tobacco, but it does contain liquid nicotine, water and propylene alcohol. And then there are aqua batteries that are powered by water based liquids. And I mean any kind of liquids. Even the liquid stuff that goes in diapers. No, I'm not kidding.
Google's Latitude: OK, want to track your kids... or your spouse? Google's Latitude will help. The new software released today is an upgrade to Google's mobile maps. It enables anyone with mobile phones and other wireless devices to automatically share their whereabouts with family and friends. I, of course, will not be using this service. You don't need to know where I am. Google has taken privacy precautions. You would manually have to turn on the tracking software and you can limit access to the service.
Shakespearean Insults: Need to insult someone, but you want to do it with class? Then go to Insults.net Shakespeare section. It has a whole collection of them. They're listed by play. Like, this one from Hamlet: "Frailty, thy name is woman." Don't get upset ladies, dudes get it to: "A foul and pestilent congregation of vapours. What a piece of work is man!" I've listed a similar type site before, but this is better organized and more insulting...
Baby Keeps Moving: It's four hour time lapse video of a baby collapsed into two minutes. The little boy tears through the whole room. Nothing goes untouched. And I just have to say - anyone who has an infant - well, I know why you're tired this morning. Watch the video...
Cat Nap: So what is your cat doing while you sleep. This video should give you an idea...
2/3 - Amazing Uses for Household Items: I always like those lists of amazing uses for one simple product. I found one from the Woman's Day Web site. Did you know that you can use toothpaste to deodorize you mouth and your hands. Yep, if you cook with garlic or chop onions, it gets the smell of your hand. Or you can clean a DVD with it. Now, there are specific kinds you can use for that.
Shoe Throw, Pt. 2: I don't think anyone told President Bush that being the leader of a Super Power meant he would have to dodge shoes. Well, it's happened again. Someone threw shoes at another world leader. This time it was China's PM Wen Jiabao. And it happened at the University of Cambridge while he was giving a speech. There is a picture of said shoe and it's pretty obvious President Bush dodged a better looking shoe. Read the story. Breaking News: China is blocking Web sites with the story of the shoe throwing incident involving their PM. I guess that means the Click Chick is banned in China. I've finally arrived!
Recipe of the Day: It might rain on Saturday. So curl up with a good book and make some French Onion Soup. I got the recipe from a site called How To Cook Like Your Grandmother.
Use the Dialectizer: Let's say you love the Click Chick, but you'd love it even more if you could read it in Redneck-ese, Elmer Fuddish, Pig Latin or Moron. Well, guess what you can. Just enter clickchick.ktar.com or your other favorite Web site into The Dialectizer and Wah-Lah! It is instantly translated in to the dialect of your choice. My favorite is Swedish chef...
Failed Birthday Cake : I've got another picture of a birthday cake gone wrong. Apparently, a woman emailed her personalized message to a NY bakery. But the bakery's email system failed to recognize the HTML code, so it was included on the cake. Check it out...
Potty Mouth Patrol: Blagojevich dropped bomb and this time it wasn't caught on tape by the FBI. It was caught on tape while he was doing a promo with CNN's resident comedian DL Hugley. Check out the edited clip. My question is, when is that guy going to go away?
Potty Mouth Patrol, Pt. 2: Dark Knight actor Christian Bale has a potty mouth. On the set of the Terminator 4 movie, he went Bale-istic and had an expletive filled tirade after someone accidentally walked into a scene they were shooting. You can read the story about it online, but I'm not posting the audio. I only listened to the first 30 seconds, mind you, and he dropped the F-bomb eight times and the audio is three minutes long.
2/2 - Go Daddy Survey: This just in from Go Daddy and I know you've all been waiting for this news. Go Daddy's survey results show that 2 out of 3 women "loved" the shower commercial. OK, these are their poll results, not ours.
Super Bowl Ads: And speaking of Super Bowl commercials, I know you're all dying to know: What was the Click Chick's favorite Super Bowl ad? I have to say, I love a good spoof so I loved Pepsi's MacGruber ad. It made me want to go out and have a Coke and a smile. Speaking of Coke, I really liked the Coke Zero ad that made fun of the Mean Joe Green ad from years gone by. And honorable mention goes to the Mr. Potato Head ad. I don't know what they were advertising, but I loved when Mrs. Potato Head lost her mouth. You can check out the ads in lots of places, but I like Super Bowl Ads Fanhouse. It lists all the ads by the quarter they appeared in.
FBR Open Redux: oh, there was another big event this weekend - it was the Phoenix, er, FBR Open. I took a friend to the Birds' Nest. She'd never been and after about 10 minutes she was ready to go. But speaking of the greatest party on grass, one of our sports staffers wrote a column about the 16 great things about the 16th hole.
Jessica Pudgy? Please!!!: What's getting lots of hits on the Internet? Pictures of Jessica Simpson that show she's gained weight. Absolutely ridiculous if you ask me. I've seen the pics and she looks fabulous. What did I hear Ned Foster say about women on the air once - Men like their women soft and curvy. If they don't, the should...
Ice Castle: As we enjoy near 80 temps over the next few days, check out the video I've posted of a guy who created an ice castle in his front yard. It's started with a mere 50 blocks of ice he plopped down in his front yard. My boss sent me that link, so please make sure you click on it...
Google Truck Hits Deer: And I end with a sad story. A Google street view camera hit a poor little deer and caught the whole thing on tape. Apparently there are 60,000 to 70,000 deer collisions in NY per year according to the transportation deparment there.
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