System: Nintendo Wii Publisher: Nintendo ...more

May 2, 2008

One recent Saturday night, my 81-year-old in-laws, once serious league bowlers, got to throw strikes and pick up spares, just like in "the old days." ...more

February 25, 2008

If you thought the flower girls at the recent Florida Strawberry Festival queen pageant looked liked they were dressed a little spiffier this year, you were right. Business owner Frances Hardee donated red and white dresses to replace the old ones, which were more than 20 years old. ...more

February 11, 2008

Some call it "Wii-habilitation." Nintendo's Wii video game system, whose popularity already extends beyond the teen gaming set, is fast becoming a craze in rehab therapy for patients recovering from strokes, broken bones, surgery and even combat injuries. ...more

February 10, 2008

System: Nintendo Wii Publisher: Ubisoft ...more

February 8, 2008

The Rev. David Spencer is excited about the mission and ministry of Fellowship Baptist Church, 13515 N. U.S. 301 N. The former restaurateur - he owned and operated Savvy Jack's Southern Gourmet in Temple Terrace - has found his true calling in Thonotosassa. Spencer spoke recently about his work and the church's upcoming Run for Hope fundraiser. The church's phone number is (813) 982-1000 and its Web site is www.fbc301.org. ...more

January 26, 2008

System: Microsoft Xbox 360 Also available for: Sony PlayStations 2 and 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, Nintendo DS, Windows PC, Mobile ...more

January 25, 2008

NORTH TAMPA - Zach Dedenbach knows Pebble Beach like the back of his hand. He's played the course on his Sony PlayStation hundreds of times over the past five years. But his first stroke at Tampa's first Nintendo Wii tournament was ugly. He sent the virtual ball right into the trees, then miraculously recovered to shoot a birdie on the first hole. Tiger Woods gave his customary fist-pump on the 65-inch screen. ...more

January 22, 2008

First of all, I have to say happy birthday to my Dad. He's 70 years old today. Yikes, that's a biggie. Over Christmas, Dad mentioned his impending start to an eight decade and I said, "I'll bet you wish you'd had me 10 years younger, huh?" He agreed. He was 29 when I was born, as opposed to me being 20 when my daughters came into the world. I'll be in Boca Raton as you read this, going to celebrate Dad's birthday at my sister's house. I was told that I should bring the Nintendo Wii with me. In fact, "if you just want to drop off the Wii and leave, that'll be fine." Thanks, sis. Well, it's nice to be wanted, even if I had to buy the love with an expensive video game console. ...more

January 21, 2008

For products that are truly in demand, such as Wii game consoles, tickets to the Super Bowl or cans of corn Niblets on double-coupon day, it may seem reasonable to limit the number a customer can buy at one time. ...more

January 14, 2008