Many people are buying just for fun. It's kind of like playing a giant game of Monopoly. Have you ever wanted beach front property in Hawaii? Now you can have it in the virtual world. You can easily e-mail your friends and associates a direct link to your property.

The auction makes it fun to compete for a great spot on the global map, but you don't have to wait for an auction. As long as a piece of virtual real estate is unsold it can be purchased instantly by visiting Virtual World Real Estate. You could pick a city, a state, or perhaps a location like the Grand Canyon.

I parody myself every chance I get. I try to make fun of myself and let people know that I'm a human being, and these things that have happened to me are real. I'm not just some cartoon who exists and suddenly doesn't exist.

We have a market all of a sudden. The downside is, we don't have product. It's not fun not being able to help people in their time of need.

I had fun, and they said I had a strong voice. But they also said they were being tougher this year (in selecting contestants). I enjoyed it, though.

Not only is the Web site creative and fun, it provides a wonderful overview of the basic scientific concepts involved with electricity and natural gas. It also has important safety messages that can prevent injuries and save lives. It is a wonderful resource for any youngster who wants to learn about energy.