Zane Mathews

Alan O'Day, who wrote songs for artists such as Cher and The Righteous Brothers and recorded the 1977 chart-topping hit "Undercover Angel," has died.

O'Day died of cancer Friday at his Westwood, California, home at the age of 72, according to Billboard

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Okay, so maybe the headline is a bit of a dichotomy, because when it comes to JUCO there aren't a lot of good options for parking. But, it is what it is. A select few will be able to park in the main lot outside the stadium, and for all the games except the Monday night fireworks game, there will be additional parking in the field between the left field bleachers and the golf course. So, what's the next best option.

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The Rock and Roll world still mourns the death of Doors' keyboardist and founding member Ray Manzarek, who died Monday after a battle with bile duct cancer. Through the years, Manzarek has been very outspoken about life, the band, and their music. In this interesting interview, Ray talks candidly about Jim Morrison, drugs, and his own personal regrets.

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Most people know Mr. T from his days as the cranky B.A. Baracus on television's The A-Team. he's also  known from movies, reality TV, commercials, and professional wrestling. Mr. T celebrates his 61st birthday today and so we celebrate with him by sharing eleven things from biography.com and idmb you didn't know about this colorful character.

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One of my favorite events to watch during the Summer Olympics is gymnastics. I never cease to be amazed at the strength, agility, and balance of these athletes doing things that I could only do in my dreams. (not that I actually dream about such things...) Now I am completely amazed to discover  gymnast Johanna Quaas, who also does things that are far beyond me. What is significant here is the fact that Johanna is 86 years old.

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Our lives are filled with signs warning of danger and possible harm and hazards. Most often these warnings are for our own good and  protection. Each time we see a warning sign, or read the warning on a product label we are compelled  to make a decision to either heed the warning, or ignore it. Sometimes this is a life or death decision - and sometimes it is not.

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It's been a great season for the Colorado Mesa University baseball Mavericks, even though their season came to a disappointing end this past weekend with a 3-0 loss to Texas A & M Kingsville in an elimination game in the NCAA Regional Tournament.

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For the last several days, our cable box at home has been all jacked up. The picture would freeze for a few seconds, and then the box would go into reboot mode. This would happen several times a day and got very irritating. Never mind that TV shows that were set to record were no longer recording. So today, in comes the cable guy - and fortunately it was not anyone resembling Jim Carrey. Turns out the cable going to the box was completely toasted, apparently due to some recent lightning activity, according to the cable guy.

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The Spring edition of the World's Greatest Yard Sale is Saturday at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions that you might be wondering about. And if not I'm providing the answers anyway.

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The 2013 Junior College World Series in Grand Junction is still over a week away, but die hard fans are already visualizing where there seat is going to be for that first game on Saturday, May 25th at 9am. It's remarkable how many fans come out to the ball park to cheer on teams and players that they really know nothing about. When I first moved to Grand Junction 10 years ago, I wondered  why someone would do that. Then I went to my first JUCO game. Not only was I hooked, I understood why all the fuss.

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