Cha Cha Chia

As Seen on TV of the Day: Chia Pets

Website of the Day: As Seen on TV

Almost every Christmas I would get one of those gifts that you see on TV infomercials. The only item I failed to receive was the infamous Chia Pet.

What is a Chia Pet you ask? It is a brown figure made from clay covered in "chia" seeds that you water. They started out as animal shaped figures, but now have a wide variety including Obama.

They have branched out into other plants such as the Chia Herb Garden and the Chia Tree.

If you want more info on these interesting planters, go to their wiki page. They have quite the history.

Poll Time!

Question of the day: Have you ever been to the movies on a Holiday?

I put a poll up to your right, but I would love if you leave a comment on your experience.

I am excited for Sherlock Holmes coming out this Christmas :)

Comic Book Days

Job of the day: Working at a comic shop

Website(s) of the Day: G.E.N. & Graham Crackers Comics

What does Monday night mean to me? It means me going to bed earlier so that I can wake up early on Tuesday morning. Why? It's because I help out once a week for store credit. I dig and sort through long boxes of comics that I have no interest in (umm Punisher) to obtain the ones I am interested in. I get to drink a funky energy drink while listening to movie scores on the speakers. I hear Kriss and the manager talk about figures, comics, movies, etc. I actually enjoy being there. It makes me feel like I am behind the scenes. Today I grabbed a copy of the new Emily The Strange and an issue of Previews. Previews is a catalog of what is coming up in the next few months in the comic book world.

Anywho, time to take a nap and then read some comics of course!

Dance The Magic Dance

Movie of the Day: Labyrinth

Manga of the Day: Return to Labyrinth

We have all seen the movie or at least got the Magic Dance song stuck in our head. I will however avoid certain...things about David Bowie in this film. Okay, we all know his hair looks amazing. He is pretty much unforgettable along with many of the other characters in this movie. My favorite would be the worm-like creature with the British accent. "Ello." "Did you just say Hello?" "No, I said ello, but that's close enough."

Now, if you haven't had enough of this classic tale, there is a manga continuing this tale. It's about Toby (Sarah's little brother) and his return to the Goblin King's castle. I have read the first two (4 is almost out) and noted the beautiful art work that is of course, manga styled. Check it out if you haven't yet.

(co-editor's note: Jennifer Connelly is STILL hot!)