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Retro Redux: Perry Como And The Singing Sisters

Musical memories can be very deceiving. We were watching an old movie musical on TV the other night - Skirts Ahoy with Esther Williams - and among the supporting cast I noticed a singing group with...

Retro Redux: Perry Como And The Singing Sisters

Musical memories can be very deceiving. We were watching an old movie musical on TV the other night - Skirts Ahoy with Esther Williams - and among the supporting cast I noticed a singing group with...

Box Office Update 6/20-6/22: Get Smart Rises to the Top

Maxwell Smart proves he has what it takes to charge to the head of the class. Last weekend saw the second comic book adaptation to top the box office this year, the first being the big hit Iron Man....

Chicken Oregano

Here’s one of my favorite chicken recipes. It’s super easy and a big hit with the entire family! Chicken Oregano 2 ½-3 pounds chicken (I use breasts) 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup olive or...

Ricky Gervais blast from the 80’s

Admittedly, I have heard of Ricky Gervais 80’s band, Seona Dancing, even before he became one of the world’s most acclaimed comedian. I was familiar with their one and only hit, More To...

Publishers just not into new book about teen surgery

A New York plastic surgeon who has specialized in teenagers for more than two decades has written a book aimed at parents and child psychologists that isn't a big hit with publishers. Because...

Book Review: The Mummy: Dark Resurrection by Michael Paine

This isn't your typical mummy novel, but those looking for an unorthodox twist on the original movie may enjoy it. Back in 1999, Universal studios released The Mummy, starring Brendan Frasier and...

Fantasy Trading: How To Deal With The David Ortiz Injury

Last week, I asked opinions on what I should do with Oakland A's outfielders Carlos Gonzalez and Travis Buck.  Both had been recalled from AAA on the same day, and I was without a clear path...

Weaving A Soulful Tapestry: Honey Cone

Honey Cone: Want Ads and Who's It Gonna BeFrom: Soulful Tapestry [Hot Wax, 1971]More sweet soul from the seventies today with female trio Honey Cone's 1971 album Soulful Tapestry. Playing on the...

Who Are The "Digitally Savvy?"

A new report put about by consumer and media research firm Scarborough Research has revealed some interesting information about the section of the U.S. population that's being called the...