Ray Davies' songs have been interpreted by performers such as The Pretenders, The Jam and Van Halen, to name just a few. All in English, it should be noted. ...more

November 27, 2008

New Pretenders' albums are few and mostly far between; this is the ninth one in almost 30 years. Sadly, that scarcity of product hasn't translated to quality. ...more

November 20, 2008

This is the time of year in baseball when the panic button's allure can be intoxicating. September is looming and pennant races are heating up with the close of each and every ballgame. With only about 40 contests left for most teams, every close loss and each nagging injury can make that button look bigger, brighter and ever more tempting to slam down for that quick fix. ...more

August 17, 2008

Those infamous 17 Massachusetts high school girls who may or may not have intentionally made a pregnancy pact might have changed their minds if they had seen "The Baby Borrowers." ...more

June 25, 2008

as millions of inspired souls know - was that time when the Lord picked you up and carried you. It's a metaphor, people: He is there when you need Him most, and so is the ubiquitous poem known as "Footprints in the Sand," shared around the world on posters, plaques, Bible covers and all things decoupage. ...more

June 15, 2008

After weeks of rumors, the Tampa Bay Lightning officially parted ways with the coach, John Tortorella, who led the team to its lone Stanley Cup championship in 2004. ...more

June 5, 2008

Whatever the musical genre, there are always purists out there to judge authenticity. ...more

January 18, 2008