Nearly two dozen guitars are scattered on the floor and sofa in Conan O'Brien's office in New York, most of them gifts from musicians like Eddie Van Halen, Los Lobos, Les Paul and Brian Setzer. ...more

February 15, 2009

Axl Rose delayed the release of "Chinese Democracy" for so long that anticipation for it likely peaked five or so years back. In the works since the mid-'90s, the first album of new material to bear the Guns n' Roses name since 1991 can't help but be anticlimactic. ...more

November 23, 2008

The Bulls have pulled off some of the biggest upsets in college football in the past (Auburn, West Virginia in 2007, West Virginia in 2006, Louisville in 2005). But when the Bulls are supposed to win, or are the "hunted," they shoot themselves in the foot – that is if a defensive lineman doesn't jump offside first. ...more

November 5, 2008

IRA KAUFMAN'S POWER RANKINGS 1. Titans. Defense and a running game. Who knew? ...more

October 21, 2008

The largest drop in wholesale prices in nearly two years in August failed to spur consumers to spend more at shopping malls, raising new worries about a possible recession as the temporary boost from tax rebate checks becomes a distant memory. ...more

September 13, 2008

It came a day later than planned, but Wednesday morning, about 105,000 Pinellas County public school students and 15,500 employees headed back to school for the new year. ...more

August 21, 2008

It came a day later than planned, but this morning, about 105,000 Pinellas County public school students and 15,500 employees headed back to school for the new year. ...more

August 20, 2008

Before Florida State coach Bobby Bowden arrived at Friday's College Football Media Days at the Tampa Marriott Waterside, a Tampa Bay Sports Commission employee placed a sign against the table where Bowden would speak. ...more

July 19, 2008

Many of our Florida elders are unduly stressed and suffering today. As our governor proclaims his mandate for additional budgetary cuts, we are seeing a dramatic rise in the need for assistance. Many no longer drive as they can not afford the gas required and are unable to afford taxi fare or other public transportation. Faced with soaring prices for basic foods, they have already cut back to the point of experiencing substandard nutrition which aggravates conditions brought on by skimping on high-priced prescriptions. ...more

June 21, 2008

Our summer season officially starts this weekend. Yeah, we know. Summer doesn't really start until June 20, but not in our book. ...more

May 20, 2008