May
22
2013
Ray Manzarek remembered by Doors bandmates, rockers
Krieger posted the following statement: "Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison were the two most unusual people I have ever known. It didn't take long to realize this about Jim. He was obviously a genius, and he worked hard at... Read moreMay
16
2013
Note: Big spoilers follow for How I Met Your Mother: Season 8 finale.
WARNING: Do not read the following recap if you haven't seen tonight's episode of How I Met Your Mother. A promo released last week promised the mother of all reveals — a giant moment that fans have been waiting... Read moreApr
27
2013
Chargers Draft Manti Te'o
Te'o, who led the Fighting Irish to the national championship game, was projected as a first-rounder last year. But his poor performance in a rout at the hands of Alabama, some slow 40-yard dash times, and a tabloid-ready hoax... Read moreApr
23
2013
Apple (AAPL) Profit Beats Forecast
Shares of Apple (AAPL), initially up over 5% in late trading, gave back all of those gains and then some, falling $1.63, or 0.4%, to $404.36, as the company's conference call progressed following its fiscal Q2 report this afternoon,... Read moreApr
23
2013
Reese Witherspoon cancels 'Mud' interviews following embarrassing arrest
Reese Witherspoon had an epic arrest whipping out her "I'm a celebrity card" for officers in Atlanta. But something her team did after the fact … Reese Witherspoon has canceled interviews including talks with “Good Morning America” and “Late... Read moreApr
20
2013
'4/20' marijuana celebration notes security lessons from Boston Marathon bombing
Commentary on current economic and financial news. Commentary on current economic and financial news. The original title of this post was Top 20: Best stoner movies to watch on 4/20, but since the demographic of the stoner movie is... Read moreApr
18
2013
Clip o' the day: Patton Oswalt rocks 'Parks and Rec' – USA Today
Patton Oswalt (Getty Images/David Livingston) Mr. Rogers (Getty Images)Comedian Patton Oswalt is best known for making people laugh in films including "Ratatouille" and "Young Adult," but following the tragic explosions in Boston yesterday, he took a Patton Oswalt makes... Read moreApr
16
2013
April 16, 2013: A US military helicopter crashes near South Korea's border …
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Monday cancelled the production of a new military medal for service members involved in drone attacks and cyber warfare — following widespread criticism that the award would rank higher than the Bronze Star and... Read moreApr
05
2013
Roger Ebert Dies: Chicago Reactions Pour In As City Mourns Legendary Film …
CHICAGO, April 4, 2013 — Chaz Ebert issued the following statement Thursday about the passing of her husband, Roger Ebert, a day after he celebrated 46 years as a film critic: CHICAGO, April 4, 2013 — Chaz Ebert issued... Read moreApr
04
2013
MLB stamps partnership with Qualcomm, hopes it leads to improved connectivity …
Today's minor moves The White Sox added righty Jason Berken to their Triple-A roster, tweets Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune. Berken, 29, tossed 19 2/3 big league innings in 2012, mostly for the Cubs, but was There's an... Read moreApr
01
2013
Richard Griffiths dies at 65; actor appeared in 'Harry Potter' and 'The …
Beloved British actor Richard Griffiths, perhaps best known to American audiences as Uncle Dursley in the "Harry Potter" films, has passed away at the age of 65 due to complications following heart surgery. A star of stage Richard Griffiths... Read moreApr
01
2013
Richard Griffiths dies at 65; actor appeared in 'Harry Potter' and 'The …
Richard Griffiths, a versatile character actor who won a Tony Award for his stage portrayal of a British teacher in “The History Boys” but gained his widest exposure as a mean-spirited uncle in the “Harry Potter” series of movies,... Read moreMar
31
2013
Richard Griffiths dies at 65; actor appeared in 'Harry Potter' and 'The …
Earlier, Griffiths was the louche, lecherous Uncle Monty to Richard E. Grant's character Withnail in "Withnail and I," a low-budget British comedy about two out-of-work actors that has become a cult classic. Years after its 1987 release, Griffiths said... Read moreMar
31
2013
Richard Griffiths dies at 65; actor appeared in 'Harry Potter' and 'The …
Richard Griffiths was an actor of enormous size. He was physically big — obese to the point of sometimes needing a cane to get around. But his mind and soul were equally large, and his eloquence was so prodigious... Read moreMar
30
2013
Appreciation: 'Harry Potter' actor Richard Griffiths dies at 65
Actor Richard Griffiths, who starred in the Harry Potter films and Withnail and I, has died at the age of 65 after complications following heart surgery. Griffiths enjoyed a long career of success on film and on TV, but... Read moreMar
26
2013
Gonzaga's season over, questions turn to Olynyk
The Shockers are moving on to the Sweet 16 following their remarkable comeback win over top-seeded Gonzaga. One of the many things that Mark Few has done a great job of during his tenure at Gonzaga has been his... Read moreMar
25
2013
Kyle Busch wins Fontana after wreck
The driver of the No. 11 Toyota maintains he said nothing wrong in criticizing Gen-6 car. Kyle Busch took the checkered flag today in California, but attention quickly turned to Denny Hamlin—whose crash sent him to the hospital and... Read moreMar
20
2013
Postscript: Jason Molina
Jason Molina, the musician and songwriter behind the great Magnolia Electric Co. and Songs: Ohia, passed away on Saturday at 39, Chunklet's Henry Owings reports. Molina had struggled with severe alcoholism, and had Jason Molina, the songwriter behind Songs:Ohia... Read moreMar
14
2013
Google Reader And The Underpants Gnomes
Last spring, Page and Co. retired iGoogle, Google Mini and other services as part of a 'spring cleaning' initiative to help it better focus its efforts, Google just revealed plans to shut down eight of its services as part... Read moreMar
10
2013
Alvin Lee, British Blues-Rock Guitarist, Dies at 68
Guitar legend Alvin Lee passed away today unexpectedly of complications from routine surgery. He was 68. The British born Lee was best known for his time with Ten Years After. Lee provided one of the highlights of ALEE10 There... Read moreMar
09
2013
Giving credit to Woodstock hero Alvin Lee
Alvin Lee was one of the most famous guitar heroes to emerge from the sixties. His featured, triple split screen role in the Woodstock movie (which always generated standing ovations at the Michael Todd during it's theatrical Alvin Lee... Read moreMar
08
2013
Alvin Lee, guitarist in Ten Years After, dies at 68
Guitar legend Alvin Lee passed away today unexpectedly of complications from routine surgery. He was 68. The British born Lee was best known for his time with Ten Years After. Lee provided one of the highlights of British rock... Read moreMar
07
2013
Guitarist Alvin Lee of Woodstock fame dies at 68
(Reuters) – British blues-rock guitarist Alvin Lee, who was best known for his performance with rock band Ten Years After at Woodstock in 1969, died on Wednesday at age 68, his family said. "With great sadness we have to... Read moreFeb
26
2013
Mediterranean Diet Shown to Ward Off Heart Attack and Stroke
A careful test of the so-called Mediterranean diet involving more than 7,000 people at a high risk of having heart attacks and strokes found the diet reduced them when compared with a low-fat diet. A regular diet of Mediterranean... Read moreFeb
21
2013
