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Why Is Journey's Former Lead Singer, Steve Perry, In Hiding

Chris Allen — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:08:56 +0000

How many people have slow danced to a song the Steve Perry and Journey wrote or sang. I got one of my best kisses while “Open Arms” was playing. Journey was at the top of their game, then Steve Perry disappeared. Part of it was forced on him. He wanted more control and wasn’t a [...]

10 Crime Shows From the '80s That Need a Reboot

Jeff Giles — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:57:42 +0000

Love 'em or hate 'em, reboots are all the rage in Hollywood — both on the big screen, where you can't go a week without a new version of 'Footloose,' 'The Three Musketeers,' and 'The Thing,' and on the TV, where '90210' is back and 'Charlie's Angels' briefly took flight again this fall.

Recognizing a trend when they see it, the folks at NBC have decided to reboot the cult 1987-90 CBS hit 'Wiseguy,' which starred Ken Wahl as a tough-as-nails undercover cop who infiltrated the Mob. (Kevin Spacey gave a memorable performance as a creepy, drug-addicted gangster.)

Don't Want to Give Supermarkets Your Number? Use the '80s Song '867-5309′

Kool Staff — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:50:44 +0000

Many grocery stores have rewards cards. You've seen them -- in exchange for letting the store datamine your purchasing behavior, you get discounts off your bill.

Some people, though, are creeped out by the whole thing and feel it's an invasion of their privacy, so they skip those discounts. But they may not have to anymore. Savvy shoppers have figured out a way to get the cheaper food and ward off Big Brother.

The Commodore 64 Is Back With New Tricks

Steve Tanko — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:17:08 +0000

Early home computer users rejoice! An old favorite is coming back and it has some new technology up it’s sleeve. It’s still taupe and it’s still basically a big keyboard with a full working computer sitting beneath it — mouse and monitor aren’t included. But while it has its retro looks intact, it’s also quite [...]