Student on track to play a tune a day

FORSYTH, Ill. | Jesse Hite isn't getting cards and letters from people he doesn't even know; at least, not yet.

'Sesame Street' nears 1 billion views on YouTube

"Sesame Street" is headed for Justin Bieber territory.

How to watch any Superbowl ads you may have missed

NEW YORK | If you missed any of the Super Bowl ads your friends and co-workers are talking about, Hulu, CBS and YouTube are among the websites that let you watch them.

Woodworkers praise the many faces of plywood

It's not that fast or dirt-cheap, but it can be that easy, according to woodworking experts who speak fondly of plywood's many merits.

Mom goes viral with son's phone code of conduct

Janell Burley Hofmann honored her 13-year-old son's "maturity and growth" at Christmas with his first iPhone, but it came with strings attached.

Meditation relaxes the mind, helps the body

Once known as spiritual discipline practiced in Eastern cultures, meditation has now found itself in the mainstream, with many touting its health benefits.

Rock and roll and photography are a perfect combination for Bobby Talamine

Bobby Talamine clearly remembers the instant time stood still. He was in his early teens when he knew his calling was rock and roll photography.

PHIL WIELAND: Getting to know Chinese culture, floating rhinos

Before last week, my biggest exposure to Chinese culture and language was watching "Ni Hao, Kai-lan" on cable with my granddaughter. That's where I learned about floating rhinos.

Youth shaping future of online TV, movies, music

CHICAGO | Young people want their music, TV and movies now — even if it means getting them illegally.

Youth shaping future of online TV, movies, music

Young people want their music, TV and movies now-even if it means they get these things illegally. A recent survey found that 70 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds said they had bought, copied or downloaded unauthorized media.

Right to Work

In this ad, now airing on cable television channels in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, touts the benefits of a right-to-work law for Indiana.

OFFBEAT: Chicago's Chief O'Neill's pub warm and inviting, actor taking on YouTube

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PHIL WIELAND: Hey, did you read about ... oh, probably not

SAT reading scores are so low for the class of 2011 that schools should consider skipping the issuance of diplomas since most of the kids won't be able to read them anyway.

YOUNG VOICES: Using information is key to Internet age riches

Information is our generation's currency, and Google is filthy rich.

Things Get Ugly Between Two Legends At Charity Event "Agassi/Sampras"

Andre described Pete's poor tipping in his tell-all book "Open," so there was no need to reiterate it a CHARITY EVENT. Pete decides to imitate Andre's famous walk to lighten the mood. Andre doesn't like it. From that point on, he gets personal. Pete takes offense and tries to nail Andre with…

Daniels the nerd, or Daniels the daredevil?

A lot of discussion about Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' appearance at CPAC -- the Conservative Political Action Conference -- last Friday dealt with what he said and how well it was received.

Super Bowl ad frenzy stretches far beyond the game

NEW YORK | The Super Bowl commercial blitz is extending beyond the usual talking babies and office chimps to engage viewers online and get more for advertisers' $3 million-plus investment.