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CLICK CHICK ARCHIVE - March '08 PICKS

3/31 - Gas Price Comparison: Someone sent me an email that said, "Click Chick be a good neighbor and share this link." It's gas prices by zip code from MSN's Auto section. You just enter your zip code and you get a list of gas prices in your area. The numbers are updated every night. I typed in the zip code here at the station, 85012, but it didn't list any Arco stations or Costco where I find my cheapest gas. But they may not have been in that zip code, so there you go.

Spock Sings: Ladies and gentleman, here's a little tune from a friend of ours from Star Trek. Nope, not William Shatner. I've shared his musical interludes on this blog before. This little diddy is from Mr. Spock himself. Yes, Leonard Nimoy was on some show in the 60s singing the "Ballad of Bilbo Baggins." Why that wasn't chosen for the "Lord of the Rings" soundtrack, the Click Chick will never know. And the video? It speaks for itself. Watch the video...

Yummy Looking Recipe: There's a Web site called, eatmedelicious.com. I've run across the site numerous times, but since I'm not a vegetarian, I usually don't stop for a visit. Today, I did when I ran across what has to be the most perfect sounding food ever - Chocolate Chip Cookie Topped Brownies. That sounds like perfection! Try it yourself...

Do Anything: Want to do something like make your computer boot faster or how to get people to fall for pranks? Try eHow.com. This site claims it can show you "how to do just about everything" It even tells you how to adopt a Wild Mustang, how to bathe a bird, or how to become a chuck wagon cook.

Office Prank A Day: For a good laugh, try Today'sOfficeDare.com. Each day, the site posts a dare it wants you to try. I'm not giving away today's dare. I don't want to ruin anyone's fun if they want to pull off this practical joke.

Let's Talk the Vote: The NY Times has an op-ed piece by William Kristol that basically says John McCain's "Biography Isn't Enough" for him to become president. And he has some suggestions for what he should be talking about on his 5 state campaign tour... Now, a Florida columnist is saying Al Gore could actually lead the Democratic ticket. Good luck tackling Hillary for that, Al...

3/28 - The Simpsons As Art: Someone has cleverly put up some comparison photos of Famous Art Depicted in the Simpsons. It's pretty interesting stuff and very clever. Interestingly, the site is in French, but the pictures speak a thousand words (in whatever language you think in). See Simpsons Art

Hawaii Chair Hula: Have you heard of the Hawaii Chair? It lets you lose weight while sitting down by pivoting the seat to make you look like you're doing the hula while sitting. Apparently, it's supposed to work your abs. But Ellen Degeneres ordered the Hawaii chair and tried her hand at it. Watch and be amazed...

To Infinity and Beyond: It's Friday and I've got to give you some movie news. Now this isn't new news, but I've told so many people about it and I forgot some of the details but here we go. Pixar and Disney are making a Toy Story 3. I went and dug up the story. The plot: Woody and Buzz Lightyear are dumped at a day care center when Andy goes to college. Oh, did I tell you it will be in 3-D? Read more... Now...some web site reviews....

Free TV Online: The networks and Hulu.com have ways for you to watch TV online for free - even old shows like Kojack. I found another site - OnlineTVEasy.com - that claims to have nearly every episode of "The Simpsons" online for free. Well, I tried download Treehouse of Horror XI and after waiting 15 minutes, I gave up. Now with Hulu, if you want to see The Simpsons, it appears to only have 5 episodes from Season 19.

Buying Online: If you buy stuff online like electronics, clothing or jewelry, you MIGHT want to try www.resellerratings.com . It's supposed to allow you to compare prices, gives store ratings and bargains. However, the site doesn't give you more information than that. It doesn't have an about us button that explains what they're "really about."
3/27 - Grocery Store Wars: This spoof pits organic foods against the Dark Side of the Farm - "an empire of pollution and pestiside," or geneticall altered foods and irradiated apples. Eggs and Bananas are the storm troopers. And the characters have names like C-3 Peanuts, Cuc Skywalker, Princes Lettuce, Obi Wan Canoli and they battle Darth Tater and the Death Melon with the help of Ham Solo and his sidekick Chew Brocolli. Even though it's preachy, it's still pretty humorous. Watch the video...

You've Been Rickroll'd: Rick Astley who was made famous by the song "Never Going to Give You Up" in the late 80s is the center of a web phenom. A LA Times blogger explains the phenomenon of the Rickroll. Basically, it's when you click on a link that says, see Paris Hilton fall on her (bleep), and you're taken to the YouTube video of Rick Astley singing his hit. Or you may be in a parking lot somewhere, and someone plays it loudly on their boombox. So, when you're duped into clicking on a link and you're sent to the Rick Roll on YouTube, you'll be the wiser. Read about Rick Rolling...

Stinky Stuff: How does one man in Australia keep the bad guys away from his property? He's created a catapault for security. I know what you're thinking. That's not very effective. It is if you use chicken droppings and reclaimed water to toss at the bad guys. See the Poo-Pault...

Gym Etiquette: I found something on the site called Ploomy. It's claim to fame: "What men need to know." I think its column on gym etiquette is something everyone needs to know. The list of no-nos includes not reusing stinky clothes. If you've used them once, wash them. Don't think you can get another wear out of them. Your neighbor can tell! See the rules...
3/26 - Obama Girl: Obama Girl's got a new video. And she's not really happy with Hillary. She wants Hillary to stop the attacks. Watch for yourself...

Zen Puppy: A Zen Buddhist monk has taught his puppy Conan the long haired Chihuahua how to pray. He wants to teach him how to meditate next. Good luck with that. See for yourself...

WWF Meets City Council Meeting: Now, ladies and gents, the Oscar for worst acting at a city council meeting while pretending you have whiplash goes to... Carson, Calif. Public Works Commission Chairman Jan Schaefer. That was her reaction after she was tapped lightly in the back of her head with some papers by the owner of a bail bonds business. What's really funny is how she tosses herself, carefully, to the floor. I'm going to the next Phoenix City Council and see what kind of action happens there. Watch the action...

10 Shows That Changed the World: What are the 10 shows that changed the world? Someone at MentalFloss.com has put together interesting list. Number 1 is Dallas. Why? Partly because everyone was talking about who shot JR, including folks in Romania. And that was during the Cold War. Speaking of the Cold War, the man credited with ending it is was influenced by #2 - "General Electric Theater." They say host Ronald Reagan - who had been a Democrat turned into a Republican as he traveled the country and defending free enterprise for GE. And hey, Trekkies, "Star Trek" is on that list. Interesting stuff. Read the entire list...

Radical Rodents of the Surf: Someone has made small surfboards that allow his rodents - yes rats - to surf. Yes, I have video and a story to back up that claim.

Time Waster: Thanks to M.W. I have another Click Chick Certified Time Waster to share. It's called Crayon and you have to move a circle across the screen by using the crayon and physics. It's pretty fun stuff, but it can be frustrating the more difficult it gets. You do have to download it though. Click here to see what it's about...
3/25 - Photo of the Day: Someone stole one of Cher's concert wigs...or maybe it was one of Phil Spector's wigs...

When A Hippo is a Pet: A dear friend sent me the link of the video of "Jessica the Pet Hippo." Apparently, if you go on a safari and you see a hippo, you're supposed to run the other way. They are believed to kill more humans in Africa than any other wild animal. But Jessica, like many family pets, thinks she's human. What does she like to drink? Coffee. That's followed by an afternoon snack with the family dogs. And she knows how to open the door and go in the house for more food. And yes, she gets tucked in at night with her pink blanket. Watch the video...

Balancing Act: And for you dog lovers, KTAR's Jayme West sent the cutest video of what looks like a little Jack Russell terrier pup balancing on a ball. That pup has a future with some circus, I know it. Watch the video...

A-Team Movie: Should Ice Cube play Mr. T's character in the A Team movie? Oh, I didn't mention that there will be an A Team movie coming to a theater near you next year? Ice Cube wants to play the character BA Baracus made famous by Mr. T. Have you seen Mr. T, he looks like he hasn't aged at all. Read the story...

Another Click Chick Timewaster: If you like Sudoku - I found a free online game where you can play to your heart's content at work. Play the game...

Monks on Tour: So, how do monks go about getting a record deal instead of going to clubs and tearing up hotel rooms in small towns? They just put a clip on YouTube. They're pretty good. Read the story...

Don't Eat That: There's a Web blog called Steve, Don't Eat It. And Steve eats things the rest of us just won't or shouldn't. Today's product: potted meat. That was preceded by pickled pork rinds and Beggin' Strips - which I remind you are for dogs.
3/24 - Photo of the Day: The very angry BBQ. It just doesn't like winter...

Talking McCain Mask: Someone couldn't resist. Remember that John McCain mask I told you guys about last week? Well, someone made the mask talk. Listen and be amazed... but I have a feeling he would never say he loves Darrell Ankarlo's show.

Bathroom Etiquette: I'm only going to give you the name of this web site because, well, because it's pretty self explanatory. It's called icbe.org or The International Center for Bathroom Etiquette. This is the web site you need to be sending to your friends and co-workers who just don't seem to get it. By the way, for the millionth time: Handwashing is mandatory - not optional.

Spy on Your Neighbors: And if you find your neighbors, friends or anyone suspicious - you should try the Super Spy-O-Matic. The Super Spy-O-Matic "cross-references NSA domestic phone, e-mail, travel and banking databases to expose shockingly seditious behavior and attitudes!" So, I entered Mac Watson - the results... It said Darrell Ankarlo once bought French wine - even though Gallo was on sale at the same store! The funny thing is it's allegedly an online product of the NSA. Check out: www.Superspyomatic.us

Cylon for Sale: If you're a fan of Battlestar Galactica and you didn't get anything in your Easter basket, then by yourself a life-sized Cylon. It will only cost you more than $7,000 American. Get your own cylon...

TimeWaster: This one is called Fly Loader and totally addictive. You just swat flies on a desktop. You're graded for accuracy.

Fun with Food: Some has had some fun with food. Someone has gathered some artwork done entirely with food. Some of it's pretty clever and some of it's pretty funny. See the pictures...

Anagrams R Us: There's a web site called www.sternestmeanings.com. You type in a phrase and it comes up with an anagram. I typed in "You're ridiculous." It came back with Oily, curious rude. I also entered Darrell Ankarlo loves John McCain - it wrote back - "Love-lorn, anarchical old man jerks."

Celestial Wallpaper: Tired of looking at the same old desktop wallpaper? I've found a site where you can download heavenly bodies taken by the Hubble telescope. But heavenly bodies, I mean planetary nebula and the like. Get wallpaper...
3/21 - PAF (Political Action Figures): If you're a Democrat, you can get your hands on Hillary and Barack action figures. However, I don't think the Barack figure looks like him at all. And Hillary looks like a dude. And, if you want a John McCain mask, you can pre-order one.

Raining McCain Song: I just found out about Raining McCain yesterday. What is Raining McCain? It's the GOP's answer to Obama Girl. And you know what, it just might lose him some votes because, to put it bluntly, it's not so good. Nearly every demographic is covered, but one. People who can sing. I really think it's an inside job by the Democrats.

Better McCain Song: Austin Hill, who you've head on this station, has put together his own McCain song and it's much, much better.

Mayo vs. Miracle Whip: Our poll asked what condiment do you like best - mayo, miracle whip or neither. Well, 49 percent picked mayo, 35 percent picked Miracle Whip, and 16 percent chose neither.

YouTube Awards: Since YouTube really is the patron saint of the Click Chick, I have to mention the YouTube awards. I have to say many of the nominees I've mentioned in the blog over the last year. But it still boggles my mind that Tay Zonday, won best music video for "Chocolate Rain." It inspired many spoofs, including Darth Vader singing his version. The videos in the adorable category are all adorable or just darn funny. My favorite, Ethan - the laughing baby.
3/20 - Sloppy Screen Cleaners: A few weeks ago, I featured a link to a cute little Pug licking a screen. What I didn't know is that pug is not the only version of the dog-screener cleaners you can get. There are others and they also screensavers you can download. I think that's pretty neat. They also have a Boston Terrier and a Poodle and a breed I can't identify. They're from that Must Love Dogs movie web site. I recommend the dogs, not the movie.

Retro Foods that Failed: Whatever happened to Funky Fries? Well, first, have you ever even heard of Funky Fries? I found a list called "Funky Fries and other retro foods that flopped." That list includes Flower-Flavored PEZ, Pepsi A.M and Coffee-flavored JELL-O. See the list...

Condiments Cheat Sheet: Remember the Periodic Table of Elements you had to learn back in AP Chemistry? H is for Hydrogen, etc. I remember I had to memorize it and do I remember anything? Maybe 3 or 4 of them. Well, someone has cleverly put together the Table of Condiments That Periodically Go Bad. Basically it lists condiments and how long you can keep them before they go bad. They start with mayonnaise and end with maraschino cherries. By the way, there is no expiration date for maraschino cherries, I don't like those and that makes me like them even less. I don't like Miracle Whip either. I love this disclaimer: "We do not guarantee that any of the above information is in any way accurate. For instance, it was pointed out recently that vegemite is unfit for human consumption upon opening."

Divine Comedy: The Click Chick and Ned Foster love The Onion. That's that phony news Web site that's always irreverent and always humorous. Well, there's something called Lark News which is basically The Onion for Christians. Their headline today: Obama heals hundreds. The funny thing is, someone posted it on Barack Obama's web site in the community pages and you know some unfortunate soul will think it's real. A couple of other headlines I find particularly amusing: "Pastor eBays cojngregation" and "Lotion soap switch angers congregation." The even have merchandise that includes a funny collection of t-shirts. One reads - Homeschooled & Wild.

The Fugitive: I found a funny cartoon online. It's actually a design for a t-shirt that anyone who uses a computer keyboard will appreciate it. It makes fun of crime and punishment with the keys on your keyboard. Click here to see it. Get the t-shirt.

Chris Matthews, Non Dancer: Remember when Barack Obama danced on Ellen. Well, talking head Chris Matthews did it too - and his hands got a little too close for comfort, shall we say. Watch the video...
3/19 - What White People Like: Mac Watson is taking up the call of Barack Obama and trying to heal race relations in America. So, Mac sent me a link that he thinks will be helpful to me. I must explain that Mac is white and the Click Chick happens to be black. Get an idea where this is going? He said this would be a great resource to me. It's called Stuff White People Like. On that web site it claims to be a blog "devoted to stuff that white people like." Apparently, white people only like 90 things, because that's all that's on the list right now. The list includes things like - "white people like dinner parties." Hey, so do I. Like me, white people like shorts and t-shirts. They love the Daily Show and the Colbert Report. Me too! And, #22 they love having two last names. Well, being single I'm working on that... And some even like the Click Chick, like my friend Jen Kaplan's mom Barbara (pictured, left).

Ebony & Ivory, Pt. 2: But the one link I constantly get from my friends (the white ones)... but never have posted, I think now it's time for me to share. It too is a funny site. It's called - BlackPeopleLoveUs.com. It was created by a white couple and well, you can see for yourself.

What Black People Like: I threatened to call my mom to find out what what Black people like. So, I called her She said she could only speak for all Black people, but she likes CBS soaps, "Law & Order," "The Closer." She loves to travel, loves purses and shoes and absolutely loves puppies (although she hasn't had a dog in 25 years). She used to like Tom Jones - but she says that was 40 years ago. And she also liked Telly Salvalas and loved watching "Kojak." She also loved Robert Redford (but that's before she became a conservative). Her first crush was on Roy Rogers - the cowboy. My dad says she is constantly watching that Western channel on cable.

Blabberize.com: Ever want to send a talking picture of yourself to someone? Try Blabberize. People up loaded pictures of their horses, their pigs and themselves and it lets you add audio and animates their mouths to look like they're talking just like Mr. Ed.

Acne Be Gone Game: I've got another Time Waster. This one is just for teens. It's called Acne Be Gone. By far the most disgusting game I've seen online. I won't explain how you play, but teens on Spring Break are apparently really, really enjoying the game. Yes, it's perfectly safe for the kids, just gross.
3/18 - Everything Is Not As It Seems: There's a transportation public awareness that they've got in London that tests your perceptions. It's probably the coolest commercial I've seen in awhile and just remember, everything is not as it seems. So watch and be amazed. You'll definitely want to share this one with your co-workers and friends. Check out www.dothetest.co.uk.

Another Click Chick Time Waster: This one doesn't check your perception, but it does test your skills at prioritizing, your reflexes and your timing. It's called Grid 16 by Amour Games. The only instructions - put your hand on the arrow keys and use your gaming logic. You basically have to figure out how the games work. The games/tests constantly change and you have to figure out how to play. Oh, by the way, the pace is increased incrementally. I can tell you the Click Chick's skills sets. My reflexes are great, prioritizing, not so great. And I have bad timing. Play Grid 16...

Truthdig.com: Are you a political junkie, if you are or if you want to be, you should be checking out TruthDig. I's the winner of the 2007 Webby Award for best political blog.

Death Metal Puppy: What kind of music do puppies like? Well I found one puppy that apparently loves death metal. The dog has almost human like reactions when he rocks out on his hind legs and bops his head up and down. It's the funniest/cutest thing you'll see all day. I promise. Watch the puppy rock out...

What Makes Women Happy ALL the Time?: Chocolate. I found the Ultimate Dessert Guide - 50 Best Chocolate Desserts...and the recipes are included. I'm trying the Sensibly Delicious Chocolate Chip Pie. See the list...

Free Coffee? Possibly: This is interesting. Starbucks may offer free coffee or discounts with loyalty program. Apparently, they're trying to stop declining sales. Read about it from Bloomberg...

Today's Time Waster, No.2: And OK, I've got another time waster today. And I think many of us remember the classic Milton Bradley game Battleship. And you can play Battleship online for free, courtesy, your friendly neighborhood Click Chick. Play Battleship...
3/17 - Fetch Machine: As you know, when you play with a dog, it can get tiring tossing the ball over and over when you play fetch. Well, someone has created a machine that will toss the ball for you. Jerry, a little dachsund, has been trained to put the ball in the machine (much like a tennis ball machine). The machine tosses it, Jerry chases it and puts it back in the machine. Watch Jerry Dog and his machine...
And just for fun, I have the video: Daschund Vs. Cat: The Next Challenger. You can spend an hour on YouTube watching dogs fighting cats - playfully of course.

Amusing Trailer: You have to watch the trailer for short film Food Fight. It claims to be an abridged history of American-centric war from WW2 to the present - told through the foods of the countries in conflict. Meaning hamburgers vs. stroganoff vs. shish kabobs. When they collide - it's disastrously messy. All I'll say about the kimchi, Oh, the Humanity! While I found the trailer amusing, the movie I found a bit disturbing. If you want, you can check that out the film on YouTube. Check out the cheat sheet to know what foods represent what.

Some people definitely have too much time on their hands! Someone has created the Automating Etch A Sketch. Basically, it's an Etch A Sketch that's been hooked up to some equipment that draws the current time and redraws the time of day every minute. Someone on the site wrote: "..seriously, watching the seconds tick away has never been more riveting." I think it's pretty impressive show of skill, but I don't think it will be a big seller at Sharper Image. Watch the demonstration...

Talk to A Real Person: Call this a Click Chick Consumer Reporter. I tried Bringo and it worked. The web site, also called nophonetrees will connect you to a real person if you're tired of calling customer service for help and only getting automated messages. Bringo will fetch a real person for you. And here's how it works. You to find the company you want to call, enter your phone number (they promise not to disclose it) - wait a few seconds and Bringo calls you back to verify. The next call you get will be a customer service rep for the company you want to talk to... if the rep on the other end hasn't hung up yet. (They'll give you tips on bypassing the automated systen if that happens) to get to a real person. I have to say, it worked when I tested out Capital One. Check it out: www.nophonetrees.com
3/14 - The New Hulk Movie: It's Friday, so I thought I should give you a movie trailer for the weekend. Once again, we find that Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) has a little problem with a giant green man who hiding inside him. Interestingly in the trailer, there are two hulks. One is green (Norton) and the other is yellow (the solid Tim Roth). Guess which one is bad? Let's hope it's better than the last Hulk movie. Note, this is not a sequel the Ang Lee Hulk movie with Eric Bana. This is a "re-imagining." Watch the trailer...

TasteBook.com: Want to share those family recipes? Forget those 3x5 cards. Create a TasteBook. You can create a beautiful, hard-backed cookbook with your favorite family recipes (and recipes from Epicurious.com) and personalize the book too. That means you can add grandma's famous lasagna recipe and add her picture (or your brother stuffing it in his face.) It's a nice way to personalize that wedding gift for a nice couple or put together for your mom on Mom's Day.

Save the Date (and Your Beard!): On May 23, 2009, you'll want to be in Anchorage, Alaska. Yes, I'm giving you plenty of notice and time for you to grow your beard for the World Beard and Moustache Championships. It takes place in Anchorage, Alaska. It's only the second time the event has been held in North America! Oh, and there are quite a few pictures of the competition on the site.

Arpaio Isn't Client #7: Sheriff Joe Arpaio is not the self proclaimed toughest Sheriff in America. He's the toughest sheriff in the world. The sheriff was holding a press conference and suggested that reporters had more important stories to cover like the Eliot Spitzer thing in New York. So, an intern joked and asked him if he was client #7 - because Spitzer was known as client #9. Here the exchange (MP3)...
3/13 - Anchor vs. Reporter: This next link is in the PANTHEON of Click Chick's ALL time favorites. I got this link yesterday and I actually couldn't wait to get to work to share it with you today. This would never happen at KTAR, of course, but an anchor and a TV reporter in New York got into a humorous fight on the air. So humorous, some of us tempted to think it's not real. The reporter was doing a story on a dispute between an apartment tenant and management. But the dispute spilled over to the news folks. You have to watch about 60 seconds for the good stuff to happen. Watch the story unfold...

Star Wars is Real Folks: It's the news only the Click Chick will give you. And I think this is so appropriate on the anniversary of the Phoenix Lights that I must tell you some grave news. There are six things that have been found on this planet that resemble the Death Star. I found a list with pictures online and the most worrisome are the Hotel Full Moon that's being built in Azerbijan and a convention center under construction in the United Arab Emirates. If you remember, in "Star Wars" the Death Star looked like it was under construction - but it was fully operational! See for yourself...

After the White House: President Bush (43) has two things he can do after he leaves the White House? He can either become friends with Bill Clinton like his dad, or he can open a honkytonk in Crawford. Guess what I'm putting my money on? If you think I'm making this up, just watch this video. You'll be able to hear him perform on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
3/12 - The Flying Suit: Have you gone sky diving? How about base jumping? Well, one guy liked base jump, but decided that wasn't extreme enough, so he donned a wing suit and jumped off a cliff - repeatedly. The special suit makes him look like he has webbed arms and legs that help keep him from plummeting free fall to the earth - and did I mention there are no parachutes involved? Watch the video...

Time Waster: OK, I've found a time waster I can't even figure out. It's just a bunch of cubes in a square that move when you move the mouse of them. It's more like watching fish. Doesn't do anything, but just completely mesmerizes you. If you figure out what the page does, let the Click Chick know. Click here to waste time...

Sans Culottes: No Pants Day is May 2nd 2008. I think a comedian or an actor or someone started doing this and it's grown, you can read about it. Hey, people are wearing boxer shorts so don't get ideas! Check out nopantsday.com.

Animated Short: Found what I thought at first was a funny little animated short film online called "Neuro." It's starts out as a cute little feature about the complexities of living in an apartment complex with thin walls. But then, things begin to go terribly wrong when things get a bit noisy. Watch the video...
3/11 - The End is Near: By the way - the end is near. How does the Click Chick know? I have conclusive video evidence, courtesy the Ghostbusters. Remember Dr. Peter Venkman said "Dogs and Cats living together. Mass hysteria!" Someone has video of the family pets (a dog and a cat, no less) not living together in perfect harmony when the food bowl is filled. The cat is bigger than the dog and bully if you ask me. Watch the video...

Iggy Pop, Fashion Icon: Yes, my friends (as Sen. John McCain is oft to say) that is sarcasm. And yet Iggy Pop is another sign that the end is near. Iggy Pop and the Stooges sang Madonna's music at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. I won't even talk about the choice of adding Madonna, we've already been there. But I don't know what's worse Iggy singing "Ray of Light" or him striking a pose shirtless. But that is pretty Madonna-like if you think about it...

So Ugly They're Cute: OK, we've all seen them - dogs that are so ugly they're cute. Well, they had a contest of their own and good for them. There were a few Chinese Crested dogs in there. They're the hairless breed. I had a friend who had two - the sweetest dogs you'd ever want to see. But kinda funny looking. See the video...

Sci-Fi Poll Results: I have the results of yesterday's KTAR.com poll. I wanted to know what sci-fi franchise you think is better? "Star Wars" or "Star Trek." And the winner is "Star Wars" which garnered 63 percent of the vote. I have to say, I was with the 37 percent who think "Star Trek" is the better sci-fi franchise. And my opinion wasn't based on who makes the most money with merchandizing because we all know who wins that battle, don't we Mr. Lucas?

Heavenly Pics: The Click Chick loves astronomy. And she's loves sharing this link with you because, 1) it comes from a site called HomeBoyAstronomy.com and 2) it lists the top 10 best Hubble telescope images of all time. Look at the images...

Just for the Guys: The Web site justaguything.com has this claim: "Everything a guy nees to be manly." It features articles with titles like "Is Chuck Norris The Most Manly Man Alive?" Or "How to Tip Like A Gentleman." Then there's the perrenial favorite: "How to Improve Your Physique Without Lifting Weights." Content note: It's a guy web site - so you've been warned. It's like Cosmo for men.

Coupon Codes: You're going to love this one because it's going to save you some cash. Retailmenot.com claims to be "easy way to find online coupon codes." It has the coupon codes of various retailers. You just find the code for your favorite retailer like J Crew or Amazon.com, and when you go to check out online, you just enter the codes on the check out page. Heck, they even have one for Turbo Tax.
3/10 - White Man, Black Man: Did you hear Robert Downey Jr. is such a great actor - so great in fact he's been asked to play a black man (see picture left)? By the way he isn't black, in case you didn't know. It's for a role in Ben Stiller-Jack Black comedy about pompous actors making a Vietnam war movie. He's afraid of a Black-lash which has apparently already started in show biz blogs. I have to say, the make up makes him look like a black man. I love Downey (and might I add I can't wait to see Iron Man) and love a bunch (not all) Stiller movies, so I can't wait to see how it works out. See the story and picture...

Star Trek News: USA Today has a slideshow of some of the cast in the upcoming JJ Abrams Star Trek movie. I've told you some of the cast before, but I just found out Simon Pegg from Shawn of the Dead - a great zombie movie I might add, is playing Scotty. That my friends is inspired casting. See the slideshow...
And remember when you Talk the Vote - Shatner in '08. It's inevitable.

Remember to take the Penske Automotive Group Poll of the Day on KTAR.com and tell me which sci-fi franchise you think is better - Star Wars or Star Trek? The first response: "I live by this equation: Star Trek > Star Wars! - L"

Star Wars, Age 3: This is popular online - a 3-year-old explaining Star Wars. It's clearly heavily edited, but who cares! Watch the video...

Kitchen Stimulus Package: You have to check out Kitchencontraptions.com. If you're like me and you nearly overdosed on the Food Network over the weekend - you want to redo your kitchen. This Web site features interesting kitchen contraption that I totally want, but absolutely do not need: a top-loading microwave.

Another Click Chick Time Waster: At first I thought someone was challenging me to Star Trek knowledge. But it's actually The Treb Challenge. It challenges you to make a Trebuchet - it's kind of similar to a giant sling shot. You can see them in period pieces like with knights and castle sieges or in Lord of the Rings (I think there's one in LOTR: The Two Towers). First you pick the settings for your trebuchet - mass, counterweight, etc. and then you see how well it scores for distance, accuracy and power. Pretty interesting stuff.
3/6 - A Very Special Birthday Message: The Countdown begins... in 365 days, the Click Chick turns 40. I was thinking I'd have a big party next year but instead, I'm going to go on a trip. So it's either Greece or Brazil. Anyway, in honor of my 39th birthday today, I think it fitting to tell you about the Web site, Oldies.com. This is a great site because you can get old movies, TV shows (like the Lil' Rascals). You can also get Old CDs, vinyl LPs (which I used to have as a child many, many, many, many years ago), books and even old record players - or turntables depending on what you want to call 'em.

Scary Mary: Someone redid the movie trailer for Mary Poppins making it seem, well, not like a happy, Disney movie. It's been retitled, Scary Mary. Basically they took images from the movie, recut it with some spooky music and you've got one clever re-edited movie trailer.

Keep Your PCs Safe: If you're in the middle of doing your taxes, take a minute to make sure your personal PC isn't infected with any hidden spyware. According to Webroot, 89 percent of consumers' PC are infected with spyware. The Data Doctors (who can be heard here on Saturdays) have a link that helps you check your machine. Thanks to Ken Colburn for the heads up on that.

ChowHound.com: Traveling soon and want to know where people have gone before you to dine on good eats, check out ChowHound. You can post a question and say, I'm going to be in Ames, Iowa... where do I get good a good corn dog or BBQ. Well, for BBQ you can check out Battles BBQ on Welch (and who didn't know that?). It has listings and info on lots of cities from real people, not critics. They also have some international locations.

What CEOs Make: Need some help in finally starting your own business and becoming a CEO? Well, Conde Nast has put a little sliding scale together to let you know what the average CEO makes compared to average worker. In 1970, the average CEO made 28 times the average worker. In 2005, they made 465 times the average worker. So, remember that when you buy a gift on Bosses Day. See the sliding scale...
3/5 -CostHelper.com: If you have babies or babies on the way, or if you're just looking for a computer or other electronics you'll want to try out Cost Helper. Cost Helper tells you what others are paying for the things you want to buy. It tells you who carries the items and what they're charging.

Shave and a Haircut: And you have to go to ShaveMyYeti.com. You just use the mouse to use the electric shaver to remove all of his fur. Make sure you remove all of it because once you do, a jogging suit will appear. Put that on him and you get a video. It's safe for all eyes.

Movies Are Not Real Life: I found a funny little link you'll probably like to share with that friend we all have who loves the movies - and in this case that would be me! The list is called "40 Things That Only Happen in the Movies." Take number 34 for example: Anyone can land a 747 as long as there is someone in the control tower to talk you down. I like #16 too - Cars never need fuel (unless they're involved in a pursuit). And #10 is quite interesting: The Eiffel Tower can be seen from any window of any building in Paris.

Once again, Michael Dixon had his new on DVD releases and a title he mentioned made me go "What?" It was UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie, Volume 2: Crash Course in Craziness. It's anime (See the image at the right, you can't miss it.). The lead character is shaped like Pamela Anderson, has Goldie Hawn's hair and well - there were on 2 left as of 6:30 this morning if you wanted to order it from Amazon.com.

The experts love to review the airlines and issue reports. But what do we average Joes and Josephines think? Check out the AirEquality.com Web site by Sky Trax. It has customer reviews of airports, airlines, seats, lounge areas, first and business class reviews and chat rooms. So I checked out San Diego, since so many of us go there to cool off in the summer - there people have reviewed the terminals, the best way to get picked up and where and more. Yes, Sky Harbor is in there as well.
3/4 - HairMixer.com: And since it's Super Tuesday Lite, I have to stick in something political. And I know what you're thinking? It's the return of the ever popular, highly anticipated Paul-Gravel Politcal Report. Well no, it isn't because at this point, I think it's safe to say Ron Paul is not going to win and Mike Gravel dropped out of the race. However, I know what you've all been wondering - What would you look like with Hillary Clinton's hairdo? Or Oprah's? You can upload your photo to hair mixer and find out! I did and now I'm on the cover of Beauty magazine (circulation 0) - with Oprah's hair. It's really easy to do. Just upload a picture and there you go. They give you two pics, one on a magazine cover, one without cover. Without the cover, you see more of their hair on your face. Of course, I'm facing the wrong way so my neck makes me look slightly like an alien. But heck, I like Star Trek. It makes me ever more alluring to Capt. Kirk.

Synchronized Goldfish: This comes to us courtesy out straight-laced newsman Ned Foster. He calls it the Chinese Blue Angels. But it's actually a school of four goldfish performing some synchronized swimming much like the Blue Angels' aerial stunts. It's actually quite cute and amazing. The "fisherman" of sorts is like a magician, guiding the fish from outside the fishtank. Watch the video...

Looks Like Chicken: You know when you buy meat from the grocery store and they wrap it up nicely in plastic and but it on a foam-like plate? Well, someone thought why don't we wrap a human like a whole frying chicken. It even has a price tag of 18,000 pounds (that's roughly $36K American) don't even know what else is on the Web site where I got it. But I've got to give them props for imagination. The man is partially clothed so it's safe for all eyes. Free range human pics...

Candy Quiz: AOL has a http://food.aol.com/play-with-your-food/candy-bar-id-quiz" target="new">Candy Bar Identification Quiz. I do as well as I thought I would because I think I only eat Snickers bars when I do eat candy bars. That and Reeses cups. But, if you're a candy bar aficionado, this is for you

Another Click Chick Time Waster: The game is called Puki (and bears no resemblance to Garfield's pet bear). The backstory: As you're traveling through space, you pick up a sweet-looking Puki. But when it's exposed to Gamma radiation it goes evil. So, you use lasers to take it down. Yes, it's addictive. Take on Puki...
3/3 - Jack Endorses Hillary: Hillary Clinton has an ad featuring The Joker in various characters showing their support of old Hill. Well, if you think it's just movie clips edited to make it look like the Joker and Jake Gittes are supporting Hillary, think again. I would just like to say that it's nice to see Jack clean up, comb his hair and make himself look good for the video. In case you missed it, I was being sarcastic. Watch the video...

Hill on SNL: In case you missed it - I've got the link to Hillary Clinton's appearance on Saturday Night Live. It goes for about 8 minutes before the real Hillary shows up. Hill on SNL...

Dog Loves Snow: Every dog has his day they say. Well, Vicky Leigh sent me video of a dog having a grand old time in the snow. Some pretty deep snow. It's just a cute video of a Fido having a great time. File it under "Oh, that's cute." Watch the video...

'Indy 4 Trailer': What's the big deal on the Internet? Apparently the Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull movie trailer. I have a link to the site where you can check it out. You know what I'm excited about - Marion is in this movie. Paramount estimates 200 million folks have seen the trailer worldwide (Read the story here). I'd like to take some credit for because I'm pretty sure the Click Chick told you about it not to long ago. (And you're really welcome, Steven S. No biggie. Anything I can do to help!). But more interesting, when it comes out on video, it probably won't be on HD DVD. Paramount says it's last HD DVD releases come out tomorrow (Read that story here.).

Impress Your Friends: I have something that will charm your friends and thrill your boss when you're at a cocktail party. It's bound to come up and you will seem brilliant. Russia has a new president Dmitry Medvedev. So far, people are having trouble pronouncing that - but you will. You will amaze your friends and stun your co-workers with your grasp or world politics. Of course, I hear Clinton and Obama are going to call him and ask how he managed to capture 70 percent of the vote. Get the pronouncer here...

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