Does anyone else hear the overwhelming sounds of silence? Where once elipticals whirred and treadmills whizzed, now there are only crickets. From Santa Monica to Echo Park, aerobics studios are feeling a chill wind blow. It seems, friends, as though no one can afford their gym membership anymore. But an empty wallet is no excuse for clogged arteries, and in fact, exercise will get your mind off depressing stuff like that pesky recession. Here are some ways you can keep your resolution to get in shape without breaking the (already broken) bank. more ›

The actor who played Mr. Clean, House Peters, died from pneumonia at 92 last night at the Motion Picture and Television Fund Hospital here in Los Angeles. House, who became famous for his Mr. Clean role for the household cleaner commercials for Proctor & Gamble's products also appeared in character actor roles--usually as a villain--in various movies including "Perry Mason," "Gunsmoke," "The Twilight Zone" and "Lassie." Peters was born in 1916 in New Rochelle, NY. more ›