Three new programs debut tonight, and all of them are losers. What are the odds of that? Pretty good, I'd say, considering the current state of television. ...more

March 31, 2009

And now there are three: Brooke Burke, Lance Bass and Warren Sapp. One of them will be crowned the winner of "Dancing With the Stars," a title that means absolutely nothing. ...more

November 24, 2008

Shoppers struggling to lose weight or eat healthier often have a problem with portion control, says Barbara Roberts, a nutritionist with the Hillsborough County Healthy Department. From fruits and veggies to packaged foods, supersized portions are everywhere. Americans tend to ignore the nutritional information on the package and instead let their eyes decide how much is "just right." Don't believe us? Look at these examples: ...more

November 8, 2008

Maybe you think nutritionists flip-flop as often as political candidates seem to do. Eggs are bad. No they aren't. Switch to margarine. Go back to butter. Drink eight glasses of water a day. Oh, never mind. ...more

November 1, 2008

to spice up his holiday mood. Many European royal courts were thoroughly under French influence at the time. French philosopher Voltaire frequented Sans Souci in Frederick's day. ...more

October 12, 2008

It's a battle of two Davids as couch spuds crown the seventh ''American Idol'' winner this week. ...more

May 19, 2008

So the Academy Awards will arrive as scheduled on ABC Sunday night. "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart returns at the helm. The red carpets will be rolled out. The actors will be glammed-up. The fashion police will be on alert. Cue the music. Let the pomp begin. ...more

February 20, 2008

The divas know all about the low-carb beauty of faux mashed potatoes made with cauliflower or spuds mashed with fat-free chicken broth. ...more

November 21, 2007

Bill Murphy is on his farewell tour. The WTVT, Channel 13, anchor and reporter-about-town plans to retire in January. ...more

October 29, 2007