The children of The Great Depression, who grew up knowing the value of repairing what they have instead of buying new, may be coming out ahead of the game in this lingering economic slump. ...more

March 11, 2009

ABC has teamed up with Michael J. Fox for an uplifting, feel-good TV special while CBS has recruited singer Jessica Simpson for a celebrity prank show. "Michael J. Fox: Adventures of an Incurable Optimist," on May 7, will follow the actor as he travels the globe exploring what it means to be an optimist and what makes people happy. Meantime, CBS has a celebrity prank show, "I Get That a Lot," lined up for April Fool's Day. The show will feature celebrities doing mundane jobs like working in a pizzeria and selling hot dogs and athletic shoes. Hidden cameras will capture the reactions from customers who aren't convinced they are just doppelgangers. ...more

March 10, 2009

We tried to come up with a list of reasons to love Gordon Ramsay. This was the best we could do. ...more

May 20, 2008

Three years ago, Denny Hamlin was a regular driver at local tracks with designs on becoming the next Virginia resident to make an impact in NASCAR's top series. ...more

May 4, 2008

In placing Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch on probation for six races Tuesday, NASCAR officials cited favorite rule 12-4-A, which covers "actions detrimental to stock car racing." ...more

February 13, 2008