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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.
1/5 - 25 Awesome Geek Cakes: Yes, the pictures include an Atari 2600 cake with joy sticks and Pac Man. And there's also a Death Star cake. The question is, would you eat it?
How Would Jesus Live?: Inspired by the book "A Year of Living Biblically," a conservative Christian pastor took the New Testament and tried to do what Jesus would do for a year. So he didn't shave, ate kosher, occasionally bellied up to the bar to have a beer and voted for Barack Obama. I know, that was a surprise to me too when I read that. Read the story...
Get on the Bus: Well, it was only a matter of time before someone did the study. But researchers in England say where you sit on the bus can define your personality. And if you sit in the back, that means you're rebellious. Hey, that's where all the kids would sneak smokes when I was in junior high. Read the story...
Neat Video: Want to see 1 year in 40 seconds? Check out this video...
The Inevitable Idea: This is brilliant and probably deadly to the arteries. The recipe of the week is called Pizzagna. The original recipe is written on a paper towel and you know, if the greatest love stories start with a phone number and a napkin in a bar, then the greatest recipes start on a paper towel. If you try this for you Super Bowl party, I want to hear about it. See for yourself...
Talk About Cold Pizza: I couldn't believe it, but it's true. The owner of Pizza Time in Lacey, Washington cut off the heat and ordered employees to work in the cold. It was 19 degrees outside when King 5 News did the story. And you won't believe the note the boss's hubby left for the employees about the issue. Read or watch the story...
The 10 Tech Commandments: I love the eighth commandment: "Remember the Slacketh Days. Six Days shalt thou slack, and do all thy surfing." See! I told you reading the Click Chick page and playing her Timewasters is a spiritual experience.
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1/2 - The Year in Review: We've all heard and seen the year in reviews here on KTAR and TV. But one listener sent me Uncle Jay's breakdown of the big news events of '08. No, it is not KTAR's Jay Lawrence - he's loveable Jay. This is Uncle Jay Explains the News.
Cute Kitties: And it's been awhile since I've given you guys "Ahhhhh..." photos to gaze at. This time I give you kitty cats. It's just a collection of Cool Places to Sleep Chosen by Cats. That cat in a bowl will make you rethink what you're eating for breakfast...Screaming Like Girls: Ladies, nothing excites us more than a walk-in closet. For the guys, it's a walk in fridge. Watch this commercial and see.
Practice Your Typing: Now, something useful for the New Year. Some of you are going on diets, some of you vow to exercise more. Here's something that doesn't require sweat. Improve your typing skills with keybr.com. It claims if you spend 30 to 60 minutes on the site daily, you'll be able to type 50 words a minute. Good luck with that. Yes, I qualify that as a Timewaster that improves your skills.
12/31 - Sir Charles DUI Stop: We've all heard by now that Charles Barkley was cited and released on suspicion of DUI. Well, TMZ has photos.
My Favorite Movie of '08: People keep asking my my favorite movie of the year. Well, here it is: Slumdog Millionaire. It's also the Phoenix Film Critic's Society's pick for movie of the year as well.
Mommy Food Photos: Facebook has run up against trouble. It's got a ban on breast-feeding photos and that's sparked protests. Read the story...
Digital Converters: Don't have cable or satellite? Don't have your coupon for your digital converter? Reuters says Digital Converter coupons are in short supply. Read the story. And here's a funny side note. My hair salon is along the light rail line and every time the train went by yesterday, there was signal interference. One of the hair dressers is not amused when that happens during crucial moments during soap operas. Remember, TV goes digital Feb. 17.
Nude in the News: This slideshow from Reuters show the undressed in '08. The naughty bits are covered, thank goodness...
Shatner or Bust: Because it's the last day of '08, what would be more Click Chick than a Star Trek reference. And since "Boston Legal" was cancelled (thanks a lot ABC) you can get a your William Shatner fix with a bust of Captain Kirk or some Kirk and Mr. Spock Star Trek action figures to pass the time. See for yourself...
The Last Bacon Link of '08: And what's more click chick than Bacon Popcorn. Yes, you can order bacon popcorn or pineapple popcorn online for that matter from paradise island popcorn. Why they have a monkey riding a dog like a jockey in their informercial confuses and amuses me.
Favorite Click Chick Link of '08: I know what you're asking. What was the Click Chick's favorite link of 2008. I'll have to say the in-depth political analysis from Jimmy Kimmel's Worst Political Team on TV. Where else did you hear the Clinton-Lewinsky-Castro controversy? Or why John McCain picked Sarah Palin to be his running mate. You don't hear stuff like that on The War Room on KTAR thursdays at 5. Yes,that was a plug. This page has a whole catalog of the WPOTV's analysis of Election '08.
12/30 - College Bowl Games: Back in the day there used to be four bowl games - the Sugar, Rose, Cotton and Orange bowls. And they were all played on New Year's Day. Now it's weeks of bowl games including the Papa Johns Bowl which has a payout of $300,000. The payout for Capitol One bowl is $4.25M (that's where your credit card interest is going, my friends). The Rose Bowl pays $17M. Yeah, just was USC needs, more money. So, with kind of money involved, how about a Click Chick Bowl? See a complete list of bowl games and payouts. By the way, my alma mater Cal won their bowl game.
Aniston in Shorts: Good news to that fan of Jen Aniston who wanted to know if there was video of her in short shorts on Letterman. Another listener, Bob A., wrote the Click Chick and said he found the video of Aniston online. He said it takes a bit to download, but it's "well worth seeing Jennifer in her 'shorts.'" He said he changed the extension to avi and watched it with WINAMP. How about someone request I post the history of French Revolution next time?
Favorite Blogs: PC Magazine has listed their 100 favorite blogs that "have helped take our minds off doom and disaster." Once again, the Click Chick is the Susan Lucci of the online world. I was passed over again. First, as a bowl sponsor and now this! They've listed some good ones. So, I can't really complain since I've mentioned some of their choices myself. But some are new to me like the Bookslut.com. The blog on that site offers literary news and reviews and reader interviews. Nothing dirty...
The Tale of a Very Bad Dog: Now, this is the story of a very bad dog. Picture this: A dog walks into a grocery store in Utah. He or she is alone, goes to the dog food aisle and is caught on surveillance camera taking a bone without paying for it. Yes, there is video of the great dog caper.
12/29 - Star Wars Christmas Special: Back in 1978, did you know there was a Star Wars Holiday Special? Now, in a galaxy, far, far away, they don't celebrate Christmas, they celebrate Life Day and the tree of life. And, yes my friends, Princess Leia sings about it too. Make sure you look for the snarky look on Harrison Ford's face. Of course, I would have one too if I was involved in that TV special. Watch the video... Checking the Click Chick Mailbag: No Doug S., I don't know "if there's any way to track down a scene on Letterman two or three months ago" when Jennifer Aniston "came on wearing a tight black shorts outfit with high heels. Any ideas?" Well, Doug, you can always check Letterman's Web site or YouTube.
Congratulations: Terry Adair of Phoenix is the winner of one of the Lion King prize packs and is now eligible to win the grand prize of two tickets to see the Lion King playing at ASU Gammage Jan. 2 through Feb. 8.
Foodista: There's a kind of Wikipedia for food. It's called Foodista. It's a cooking encyclopedia anyone can edit. If you don't know what a certain food is like, a blood orange, you type it in and up pops a recipe. It's not as extensive as Wikipedia, but you can add your own stuff to one of the four categories which include recipes, food, kitchen tools and cooking techniques. It's also where you can find a recipe for grape pie. But that involves too much work if you ask me because you have to "slip skins from grapes."
Light Rail Shirts: Just to celebrate the light rail, Cafe Press has shirts you can buy. They call it Phoenix Area Rail Transit. But I can't say the acronym on the air or I'll get in big trouble.
Five bucks says these shirts are not approved by the City of Phoenix. Bacon Explosion: I found a BBQ recipe that will have the guys whimpering on Super Bowl Sunday. It requires two pounds of bacon and two pounds of Italian sausage and you turn it into a big roll and drown it in BBQ sauce. If you actually try this recipe, I want to hear about it. Yes, click on the link to see the picture.
Bacon Jewelry: Yes, there is such a thing.
More Bacon Stuff: And Aaron Brutcher sent me his "I'm made of bacon" site where you can get t-shirts and other things. He said - and I'm quoting directly here: "I don't understand why, but of the 4 items I've sold, half have been the thong. People are ... unusual :-)"
Heavenly Pictures: And for you amatuer astronomers, I've found the Best 50 Astronomy Pictures of the Year 2008.
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12/25 - Merry Christmas from the Click Chick: Even though I'm on vacation, I had to update the blog with
Jib Jab's Year in Review. Enjoy!
GiveAnything.com: Have a surprise visitor over the holidays? Forget to get the mother-in-law a gift? Each year I share my favorite Web site holiday Web site and GiveAnything.com is it. It lets you print out a gift certificate to stores online and hand it over to the one you forgot and lets them think you took months to think it up. And you get to pick the amount. According to the site, over 300 stores accept the gift certificate and they never expire!
12/23 - A Jolly Festivus for the Rest of Us: We're into Hanukkah. Christmas is just two days away. But some of you really want to celebrate Festivus. While I'm big on tradition, my favorite part of the Festivus party would be the Airing of Grievances. Of course, that would be party stopper. But you don't really need a Festivus pole for that, but if you really want one, someone sent me a link to where you can get a festivus pole. This one will only cost you 39 bucks. Listen Dale H. says "In case you're looking for the perfect nondenominational gift, go to www.shopwagner.com and navigate to the Festivus Poles link. They're for real!" Or, you can just use an old coat rack...
Santas Cover Traffic Cams: Got to give credit where credit is due. Let me just quote what Dennis Welch from the 'East Valley Tribune' wrote: "To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! To the top of photo enforcement cameras! Now cover, cover, cover them all!" Apparently, that's just want some naughty Santas did to some Tempe traffic cameras. They gift wrapped them. Here's the video link...
Simpsons Church Sign Generator: I found another church sign generator, but this one is for the First Church of Springfield.
Bad Santa Animated Video: One of my favorite Bad Santa videos is an animated version I posted last year that I got from KTAR's Pamela Hughes (See how I'm blaming her?). This is what happens when a couple of cops pull Santa over for a traffic stop. Things go badly. Watch the video...
Bare-Ack Obama Beach Pics: OK, everyone. You need to calm down. This isn't the first time we've seen President-elect Barack Obama cavorting around in swim trunks. But the latest pics of him and his family on the beach have caused a stir. But this slideshow from The Sun has pics of several presidents, including Dick Nixon, cavorting shirtless.
12/22 - What Santa Brought the Click Chick: Now, the Click Chick had to open one present before Xmas. You all know my love of bacon. So my friend went to CafePress.com and put my image on a ceramic tile with bacon. Yep, that's it there on the left. He dummied this picture up and you can do the same with family photos and more on the Cafe Press. I would have preferred a picture of Will Smith's chest from "I Am Legend."Get Revenge with Speed Cams: I got this from several listeners, so I better talk about it. Apparently, some kids in Maryland are using speed cameras to exact revenge on enemies or teachers. It seems they get the license plate numbers of their enemies, put them on glossy paper, put them on their own car and then speed by a traffic cam. Five bucks says KTAR's Darrell Ankarlo tries this. Read the story...
Put Your Mug in Holiday Video: Last year saw the debut of Elf Yourself. Now you can put your head and the heads of two of your friends courtesy of My Face LOL. It works just like Elf Yourself by putting your head on dancing bodies in a Christmas video. And you have three choices. There's the traditional Dancing Santas. In a bid to be culturally relevant, you can be one of three Mariachis in another video. But the third is a totally ridiculous Crunk Christmas. Yes, this hip hop version of Jingle Bell Rock is complete with lots of bling and girls gyrating in skimpy elf outfits. I could say so many things, but you better know your co-workers really well before you send that one out.
FauxFire.com: OK, so you live in Phoenix and you don't have a fireplace. Or, it's a no burn night on New Years. I found the Web site containing a burning log. It has music. If you don't like the song, you can change it.
Last Minute Gift: How about a $18K crocodile bag from Amazon.com. A listener says she doesn't think Santa will be bring it to many people.
Steve Nash Wants to Hit You: That got your attention? Steve Nash has some new ads and if you don't start saving power and going green he's coming to your house to hit you upside the head with a basketball. Think I'm kidding? Watch and see...
12/19 - Make Your Phone Sing: Let's just say you want to hear a symphony or The Stones or some catchy phrase when you phone rings. Just go to WakeUpYourPhone.com. It's a fun site for those you like to download music and other stuff for their phones.
More Church Signs: I've got another round of church signs. Don't know if they're real, but I gotta agree with one that says "Wal Mart" is not the only saving place.
The Other End of the Internet: I found one end of the Internet not too long ago, now I've found the other end of the Internet. There are instructions that I'm inclined to take on the weekends...
Timewaster: Apparently, there are several bush shoe throwing games. It seems I missed Sock and Awe. I didn't score any points because I really don't want to throw a shoe at President Bush.
SlickDeals.net: Now, how does The Dark Knight widescreen 2-disc set on Blu-ray for $15 sound to you? Yes, if you're still Xmas shopping, you'll want to check out Slick Deals.net. It has just that slick deals and you can even sign up for alerts. the site is updated daily.
Awareness Test: Some time ago, I posted an awareness test link created for the Transport for London. If you watched that one, you may have missed the moonwalking bear. Well, the creator of that video emailed me and said he has a new awareness test. If you're a fan of Clue, you'll be asking if Col. Mustard did it in the library with a candelstick.
See Where You're Sleeping: OK, so you're traveling for the holidays. How would you like to see a picture or maybe video of your hotel you're going to stay at? Try SeeYourHotel.com.
12/18 - Oh, No! Ho Ho Ho: So, Santa Claus was eagerly awaited by the kids . . . and he dropped in literally as you can see in this video. FYI, Santa didn't use the chimney to get into the house, but went through the garage door instead. And let's just say it didn't have the same magic.
Pilot vs. Cow: You may have heard the story about the British pilot landing a classic bomber who hit a cow during an emergency landing. Well, I got the video. But that bovine took quite tumble but was "apparently uninjured."
Read the story... Creepy Present: OK, so what do you get the science freak in the family for Christmas . . . besides the complete Star Trek original series re-mastered on DVD? No, they probably already have that. But I doubt they have a remote controlled tarantula? Imagine the kind of fun you could have with that at the office.
Creepy Present, Pt. 2: Sometimes I run across something that defies explanation. Like Squirrel Feet Earrings. They can be found on the site Etsy that's actually a neat place where you can buy and sell stuff that's handmade. Some of it's really neat, but then you come across animal feet earrings...
Footed PJs for Grown-Ups: OK, so I Googled electric long Johns for Paul so he doesn't freeze on the sidelines. I didn't find any. But a friend did remind me of his adult footed pajamas called Jumpin Jammerz. And Paul could slide those under his clothes and keep warm on the sidelines. They all have wild print, so I would recommend the black with the electric guitars all over it. My friend recommends the fleece, he says they're the softest.
Bishop on the Economy: the Archbishop of Canterbury welcomes the credit crunch - he says it's a welcome reality check for a society driven by unsustainable greed. Read the story...
Slap Fest: Remember when I first started the Click Chick more than two years ago and said sometimes, you just want to slap Ned (and I won 25 bucks for that one liner) and I gave you my first Timewaster, the guy you can just slap around. Well, someone has kicked it up a notch. It's called Rose Camelia and it's basically a game of aristocratic women (animated of course) having a slap contest. The 23 year old male member of the Click Chicks snap investigative team begged me to post it. It's completely ridiculous, but a Timewaster nonetheless.
DeepDiscounts.com: And if you want great deals on DVDs, CDs, books, etc. Try DeepDiscounts.com. A great site if you're converting from plain old DVD to Blu-ray.
12/17 - Trick Gift Boxes: So your spouse, sister, mom, brother-in-law are constantly peeking in closets and trunks trying to figure out what you got them for Christmas. Well, worry no more. Get decoy gift boxes from The Onion. Yes, The Onion has a store. The Onion says: "Wrap a crappy gift in a box to remember." The boxes are for non-existent devices like the iFeast and the Kleen Stride Personal Debris Removal System. Of course, the boxes are empty, but put that in a gift bag and see how the constant peekers react when they find that!
Bush Shoe Throwing Game: Yesterday, I said I didn't think it was particularly funny that someone threw a shoe at President Bush. But it didn't take long for someone to create a Timewaster where you can actually throw a shoe at a cartoon President Bush. According to Pedro who sent this to me, he said: "I played this for a few minutes and laughed when the shoe actually hits." I might throw a shoe at Ned Foster, but not the president.
Help An Executive: I have to thank Adam Kress, our business news guy from the Phoenix Business Journal for this one. In this time of great need, when you open your wallet, don't forget your dollars can help bailout a trouble executive. Help them to continue to spend weekends in Aruba and get those bonuses they approved for themselves. Watch the video...
Free Shipping Day: It debuts today and "represents the last possible 24-hour period when online shoppers can place their orders with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve for many online merchants." So, get in on the savings at www.freeshippingday.com.
That Old Christmas Feeling: Since he sent me the email, I figured I'd post it. From Tom Cook: "Check our our Christmas Concerts on Dec 20 @ 2:00 & 7:00 PM and Dec 21 @ 5:00 PM. It is called a Joyful Sound. Wonderful sights and sounds that only handbells can make. Location: Camelback Bible Church, 3900 E Stanford Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ."
12/16 - Barney's Last Christmas Cam: It's bittersweet, but I look forward to them every year. It's the last Barney Cam Christmas video of the Bush administration. This time Barney decorates for a Red, White & Blue Christmas. And for the record, that Iraqi reporter who threw a shoe at president bush is lucky Barney wasn't there because we've all learned Barney is a biter and you just don't throw shoes at the POTUS. But back to the video, this time Barney wins the Davis Cup, gets a gold medal for a little synchronized diving at the Olympics and gold medalist Michael Phelps drop by. Watch the video on Windows Media •
QuickTimeDogs at Work: Here's a Web site for all you working folks that want to take your dog to work. Send your boss to DogWork.com. It claims dogs in the office are good for morale, employees are more likely to work late and it creates a warmer, friendlier atmosphere. Also, there's a really cute video of a dog frolicking in the snow.
The Web & Women: A Harris Interactive poll funded by Intel finds that 46 percent of women are willing to forgo sex for two weeks if it would allow them to keep their Internet access. Only 30 percent of men said they'd do the same. All I have to say is, if you do, keep reading my blog!
Bacon Gifts: So, you're wondering, what do you give the bacon lover for Christmas, besides a big pound of bacon? Why, the bacon lunch box.
Email Santa: Here's a little Click Chick rewind from last year. Kids, if your parents have already yelled that you're in danger of not getting any presents because you're on the naughty list, go to email santa and he'll send you a good certification that you can show to your parents.
Picture of the Day: I found a photo that Arizona schools chief Tom Horne should show every time someone says, we need to get rid of AIMS testing. All I have to say is this Satan and Santa are not the same guy...
12/15 - It's Back - The Click Chick's Lion King Giveaway: You could win a Lion King prize pack and and qualify to win tickets to see The Lion King live at ASU Gammage. Click on the logo on the right, check out some trivia and put your name in the hat, so to speak. Next week I start pulling names at 7:40 am. The grand prize winner gets the tix.
SitorSquat.com: Heading out of town or out of the country for the holidays? I found a Web site that locates all facilities, powder rooms, a commode, whatever you wanna call 'em, this helps you locate 'em. You can also register the ones you find. Yes, it even has an application for your iPhone. No, I have no idea why someone would create something like this, but I guarantee you, if you're traveling with a woman, you'll want to have this handy.
Timewaster: I told you about the Web site that lets you pop bubble wrap online, now you can pop clouds on line. It's called Why Was He Sad? You don't even get points, you just bust clouds.
Gag Gift Idea: OK, so you don't know what to get as a gag gift. Well, how do chocolate dipped pork rinds sound to you? And they're not cheap folks. The cost $12.95 on Amazon.com. I know, I know. I love bacon, but that's taking it a little too far. Although, I saw chocolate dipped potato chips at the Rocky Mtn. Chocolate Factory in Arizona Mills yesterday and I thought that might kinda be tasty....
Keyboard for Blondes: Did you know there was a pink keyboard for blondes. I don't know who put it together, but the ESC reads NO and the Enter key reads "Yes, I want it!" Hey, that makes sense to me and I'm not a blonde.
Timewaster, Pt. 2 : This one is called Mind Cards. It tests various skills and your memory and you have to race against the clock.
12/12 - Tacky Xmas Yards: I found another Web site of bad holiday decor. Tacky Christmas Yards doesn't need me to say anything more than its title. It's pretty self explanatory.
Ugly Xmas Sweaters, Pt. 2: I told you how you could create an ugly Christmas sweater and email them to your friends. I even discussed the popularity of ugly Christmas sweater parties. It was only a matter of time that you can buy and/or sell those ugly Christmas sweaters so you can start a collection! Just check out: uglychristmassweaterparty.comCompare Before You Buy: OK, so you found a product you want online at a good price. But you want a cheaper price. Enter it on BeatMyPrice.com and see if someone has found it cheaper elsewhere. It's a sale aggregator and I've given you those before, but I say, heck, the more the merrier. This was created by the same folks that gave us RetailMeNot.com.
DuctTapeFashion.com: Apparently, if you need a new dress, wallet or bracelet, just use some duct tape. I found a site that does just that. Yes, it comes in various colors.
Timewaster: It's called SuperStacker. This is totally perfect when you are bored in the office as things wind down before Christmas.All you're trying to do is stack some boxes. Now, once you do, you're put on a timer to see how long they stay up. Your goal is to make sure they don't topple over. Now, the boxes don't exactly sit perfectly still (as anyone holding a bunch of Christmas presents will tell you). You'll discover that little feature when you get to Level 2. And when you get to Level 3, you'll discover, there are triangles and circles that need to be stacked up too.
Picture of the Day: You know that movie Wall-E? Someone made it edible. That's all I'm saying. It's quite clever actually and I had no idea Wall-E was made of cheese. See for yourself...
12/11 - Top Viral Videos: So I was looking at that list of the Top 10 Viral Videos of '08 - 80 percent of them were on the Click Chick. I have to say Tina Fey channeling Sarah Palin was my favorite and honorably mention to McCain's QVC-like political ad on SNL. See the list
Timewaster: I found a great Timewaster for everyone. Now don't get scared, parents. It's Spin the Black Circle, and it's nothing like Spin the Bottle. They tell you up front it is tough and tell you it might take you several days to get beyond the first level. But I know you listeners are smart and can do anything. What you're trying to do is to get a lead ball to go through a maze using gravity. But if it hits the spikes on the walls, your ball explodes. You have to spin the maze so that doesn't happen.
Senate Seats for Sale: Apparently, Obama's vacated Senate seats can be had on eBay. Who knew there were more than one? Here's one - and here's another. Box Office Mojo: Now, Meryl Streep was nominated for Golden Globes for her work in Doubt and Mamma Mia! KTAR morning anchor Ned Foster asked whether anyone had seen Mamma Mia! Well, if you check Box Office Mojo - it's a Web site that catalogs how much money major movies have made domestically and internationally, you can find out. I knew it had made more than $100 million, but when I checked, BOM, I discovered the movie made $143 million domesticallly and $569 million worldwide. Not bad for a movie musical that features some people who don't sing so well. Yes, I mean Pierce Brosnan.
Baby Meld: OK, you're dating someone and you say: "I wonder what our babies will look like?" So, you go to Make Me Babies. You upload pictures of you and the object of your desire and wah-lah! They send you a picture of your future child. You can pick boy or girl. If the babies ugly, you can break up!
Photo of the Day: Look at your keyboard. If it's like mine, you have an ESC button. But what if it escaped? See for yourself...
12/10 - Beware of The Doghouse: Men, let this serve as a warning to you. If you get your wife a bad, not so well thought out gift for the holidays, you might end up in the doghouse. Or if you say something she might think is a little insensitive, you may end up in the doghouse. And I mean it literally. The Doghouse is real. It's an underground bunker and someone smuggled out video. Once there, you're sentenced to folding laundry while you hear recorded messages to teach you to be more sensitive over and over. Oh, by the way, the menu: quiche and Chai lattes everyday. The neat thing is, ladies, you can send him a warning ladies via email or you can skip that and put him in the doghouse just because you want to at bewareofthedoghouse.com. Actually, it's a pretty clever marketing tool from the folks at The Jewelry Store in JC Penney.More Christmas Lights Videos: OK, so everyone is now mailing me links to other Christmas lights videos. KTAR listener Ryan wrote, "Just thought I would let you know that the Christmas lights videos that you posted are good, but they've got nothing on this one." It's from The Holdmans. If there's one thing I don't like, it's techno. But Ryan was right. It's pretty amazing and besides have them synched to Music Box Dancer, Carol of the Bells, Amazing Grace and the list goes on. It's from the Holdman's. The videos are from their 2007 display. They promise to have their '08 display up soon. Another listener, Sterling, sent me another link to what he says is the best Christmas lights display.
Give to Charity without Spending a Dime: Want to support a cause but don't have a dime to spare? You still can if you check out the Web site Everywun. You pick a badge for the charity you want to support, place it on your blog social-networking page and when your friends click on it, corporate sponsors pick up the tab and donate.
12/9 - The Periodic Table of Awesoments: Yes, it's the periodic table of awesome things and guess what? Bn stands for bacon and that's #1. Ribs come in at #84. Some of the entries are pretty juvenile, so you've been warned.
Sun Devils Lose Amazing Race: You know the Click Chick is still very, very bitter over the fact that the Sun Devils handed the Territorial Cup over to the University of Geraldo. Well, apparently, they sent that bad mojo to ASU frat boys Andrew and Dan who took third place in CBS' Amazing Race Sunday night. Apparently, the Sun Devils can't even manage how to march with the Russian army. That was one of their challenges that they didn't win. If you watch it, you'll how one frat boy can't even march in a coordinated way. Yes, it was awkward - but totally hilarious. Watch the video...
Want to Give Back?: Want to volunteer or help out in the community and have no idea where to start? According to the United Way, it's easier than ever for someone to start their charitable efforts and have assurance their money is going to the greater good. Just check out vsuw.org.
Honda Short Film, in 606 Takes: Someone took the disassembled parts out of two Honda Accords and created a Rube Golberg-esque machine for a two minute Honda commercial film. It took them 606 takes to get it right and FYI, they used no special effects. It's simply amazing. Watch the video...
Bacon & Booze?: Hey all you bacon lovers who are Sin City bound. The Bacon Tini can be had at a Vegas bar. Heck, I can do that with a cup of orange juice, some biscuits and some homemade syrup and pancakes.
Puppies Save Boy: I've got your ahhhh story of the day that proves dog is man's best friend. A 3-year-old Virginia boy wandered away and was missing for more than 20 hours in freezing cold temperatures, but he had two puppies who snuggled up to him and kept him warm through the night. So, get your kid that puppy for Christmas. Watch the video...
And congrats go to the Click Chick's DVD stocking stuffer giveaway winners Darrell Criswell and Alyssa Schulwolf.
12/8 - Barack'n'Roll: Did you know President-elect Barry Obama was a big fan of Rick Astley? OK, maybe not a fan but he's been Rick-rolled, sort of. Watch the video...
Chipmunks Sing Hip Hop: And since I'm big with the pee wee crowd, I have to share this with you. Last night at a Christmas party, I met beautiful little girl named Allysa Wright. She told me she loves YouTube as much as the Click Chick. I asked her what she watches there and she said, the Chipmunks singing Soulja Boy. And just for the record, she likes Hanna Montana too.
To Love or Hate Michael Moore...: If you hate Michael Moore, you can check out MooreWatch.com. It's quote: ""...The biggest anti-Michael Moore website on the internet..." according to Michael Moore. To be fair, if you're a fan of Michael Moore you can keep up with him at his official site: www.michaelmoore.com.
Choreographed Xmas Lights: OK, we've all seen that Christmas lights video. Well, someone in Ohio put on their own lights display to this little tune. It's a lot different, but it took a lot of work and is something to watch. And you can't go wrong with the Mad Russian Christmas. You gotta check that one out.
Useful Shopping Site: Now for something useful. It's a site called zingsale.com. You tell it what you're shopping for and they email you and let you know when the stuff goes on sale.
For Trekkers Only: I was at the AZ Mills Mall over the weekend and noticed that Virgin Megastore is closing. Guess who got a Star Trek shirt on sale? Supplies are limited, but there were still shirts to be had Sunday night. Oh, and all their DVDs are 25 percent off including Blu-Ray stuff.
12/5 - Click Chick's DVD Christmas Stocking Stuffers: Now for my big annoucement! All year, I've been hording DVDs the movie company sent me and I've got two Christmas stockings I've stuffed with said DVDs. Yes, I'm giving them away. There are 11 DVDs in all including Ratatouie, The Incredible Hulk, Wall-E, Hellboy 2 and more. Click here for more info...
Palin Clothesgate: Sarah Palin got $30,000 more in clothing from the RNC than we orginally thought. Read the story...
Obama's Birthplace: I've come across site after site where people are wondering where Barack Obama was really born? Some believe he was born in Kenya. If you want to know what all the brouhaha is about, I've got a link to an ABC New blog that explains it.
Recipe Tips: It's the holiday season and if you're required to bring a dish to some holiday party or office potluck and you want to try something new, try RecipeTips.com.
Get Rid of the Xmas Gifts You Don't Want: OK, we all get gifts we don't want. I won't name them here because the people who gave me stuff I don't want read the Click Chick blog. I guess, I'll be getting coal this Christmas, but hey, I'm providing a public service so I gladly make the admission. Well, I have help. There is a Web site where you can trade your unwanted gift because always remember, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Just check out SwapaSkill.com and click on Free Christmas gifts. You post your unwanted gift and exchange it for something you want. Besides that, the site also has people do favors for each other to make the world a better place.
Recipe of the Week: I found the recipe that someone needs to try. It's Black & White Chocolate Chip Cookies. They're made with Oreos.
12/4 - Webgiftr: Webgiftr wants gift giving to be easier. So, it's combined social networking with a calendar and shopping. Meaning, you can create a wish list so people know what you want. You know what they want and you don't have a hard time figuring out what they want. It also has a shopping component so you can get that stuff on the wish list that your loved ones want.
When Mascots Fight: I call it feathered fists of fury. Fox Sports calls it the Greatest Mascot Fight of All Time. Just for the record, it doesn't involve the Suns gorilla. He would never, ever fight another mascot. But the Oregon Duck and the Houston Cougar got into quite the scuffle and if you think a duck can't beat a cougar, think again.
Unnecessary Knowledge: If your company is still having a Christmas party this year and if you get trapped in a corner with the most boring couple on the planet, then you will need this Web site. It's called Unnecessary Knowledge and it will help you drive people away in droves if you start quoting quotes from this site. Why, because it's just a collection of unnecessary knowledge, like this: "The average North American will eat 35,000 cookies during their life span." For the record, I'll have eaten double that by the time I'm 60.
Bacon Cheese Roll: I found a recipe I hope some Click Chick fan will try and send me a picture of it. It's a bacon and cheese roll and it starts off with about a pound of bacon, that's woven together in that picnic pattern. You cook it, and fill it with cheese and you have to see it to believe it. All you need it a pan, a pound of bacon, a 400 degree oven and some cheese. See the step-by-step process...
Comparison Shopping: And if you're trying to save a buck while doing your holiday shopping, you might want to try out ShopSort.com. This shopping comparison site claims to have over 50,000 merchants and 11 million products. I think I might be using this site to replace my camera. I learned the hard way that you don't put an open bottle of water in your purse when your camera is in there. Yes, my camera was DOA.
12/3 - Monkey Loves Cubs: And for our Ahhhh... of the day. There's some monkey business going on at Jungle Island in Miami. It seems Ajana the chimp, when she isn't performing in one of her shows, has taken to caring for two white tiger cubs. Yes, she feeds them and plays with them. And they go home together and sleep in the same bed. Watch the video...
Talking Cars: Want car review? Check out tirekicker.blogspot.com. It's written by Michael Hagerty who used to be a weekend talkshow host here on KTAR.
Gag Gift Site: Someone sent me some bacon links, and one of the Web sites they found stuff on is called WasteSomeCash.com. I have to say, I wasted some time looking at all their gag gifts. Some are just tacky, tacky, tacky, but there's some funny stuff. I think I might get some corn dog air fresheners for stocking stuffers. And if you've been looking for the beer box cowboy hat, this is the site for you.
Book Lovers' Delight: Like to browse the bookstore shelves and don't have time to go to the bookstore, try Zoomii. The books are set up on shelves, and you just use your mouse to zoom in on a book's cover and out pops more info on the book. If you buy it, you're sent to Amazon.com for checkout.
AuctionBloopers.com: Spelling errors can doom someone from selling their items on eBay - or you from successfully bidding and winning auctions. Let's say you're selling Tickle Me Elmo and leave out the "c" in tickle. Well, with Auction Bloopers you enter the name of a product you want. You're then taken to eBay and given all the possible misspellings of your search term and you may end up with some unexpected results. Of course, this improves your chances of scoring what you want.
12/2 - UglyChristmasLights.com: To those of you who haven't put up your christmas lights yet, this is for you. It's a collection of ugly christmas lights and I want you to use it as a primer for how the front of your house shouldn't look this holiday season. There's one called Redneck Christmas (Yes, that's what the sign in the front yard says) and beer is involved. Now, the lights on the site right now are from years past (you'll find links to them on the left side of the page). So if you see any offending christmas light displays this year, they want you to email them in for the '08 crop of bad lawn decor.
Tacky Christmas Sweaters: I should have known that tacky sweater party I went to last year wasn't just a one time fluke. Apparently, tacky sweaters are synonymous to the holidays. About 4 years ago, someone gave me a sweatshirt with the words "Oy to the World" and a mennorah emblazoned on it. It's still at the bottom of my trunk. But you can Create a Tacky Sweater online and send it to friends.
Mountain Dew Flashlight: OK, guys, you can tap into your inner MacGyver. Why would I say guys? Because it's definitely something guys would dig doing. Someone sent me a video that shows you how you can make your own flashlight. All you'll need is Mountain Dew, baking soda, peroxide and a dark back yard. FYI, I wouldn't drink it after the experiment is over. Watch the video... But Martin Clauss says, "Click Chick, this was a hoax. Check out Snopes. He thinks they probably used a glow stick.
Timewaster: Turkey Shoot comes from Mary O. she wrote: "Ya start out thinking, 'piece of cake' 'til all those little gobblers start coming from everywhere!" Yes, and there's a sherry meter. You'll have to go to the Click Chick page to figure that one out. But the game is very reminiscent of Duck Hunt. I know, it proves how old school I am.
Timewaster, Pt. 2: It's called GlobZ. You have to explode some ballons with the good twin and the bad twins that are connected to each other. Looks easy, but you try to get good and evil twins to work together...
12/1 - Cyber Monday: It's Cyber Monday! The Click Chick wants to know why this isn't a national holiday. She also wants to know why she doesn't have the day off. Let me run down some of the emails I got from some of my favorite retailers. Macy's is offering free shipping on purchases of $75. If you're a Borders member, you can get DVD box sets for 40% off today and tomorrow (12/1 &12/2). That's a huge savings if you want to pick up, say season four of "Lost" for your cousin who works nights and doesn't have TiVo. Barnes & Noble has a 15 percent off online coupon good through Dec. 9. And you can save save 20 percent online today if you shop Cost Plus World Market. Bath & Body Works is having a 25 percent off sale.
A Tribute to John Williams: One man does an a cappella tribute to John Williams tribute to the movie themes by the great john williams. I have to say it's sheer genius. Watch the video...
The REAL Babe the Pig: This is the true story of a pig that herds the cattle on a Texas ranch. Her name is Squeaky and she was born pure American wild hog in Bonney, Texas. She helps tend the cattle, guards the house while also doubling as a family pet. And if she does a good job as ranch hand, she gets what any other ranch hand would have as a special treat, pepperoni pizza and a Dr. Pepper. Since sausage is often made with pork, I'd think she'd prefer pepperoni, don't you? Watch the video...Star Trek Exhibit, Pt. 2: This is a special note to Michael Richards. Yes, the Click Chick knows about the Star Trek exhibit at the Arizona Science Center. Yes, I mentioned it in the blog. No, I will not be wearing my Uhura costume.
Bacon Bandages: Speaking of bacon, Need a gag gift for bacon lovers? How about bacon bandages. No, they're not edible.
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