It happens while you're sleeping—the lifeblood is sucked right out of your home! It's called vampire power, and it refers to the electric power that's consumed while your appliances are on standby or switched off. Standby is only a problem if your appliances and devices are old or if you have lots of them. However, there are those of us who dislike anything drawing power unless it's being used. Leaving your TV on standby isn't going to put you in the poorhouse, but since standby power a... Read Full Story

For more than 50 years, Travel Town has been a favorite location for children's birthday parties, picnics, family reunions, and even the occasional wedding. The museum offers several unique party and meeting venues, from outdoor picnic areas to vintage railway car interiors. At Travel Town Railroad, the miniature train takes passengers twice around the museum, after which they can take their time exploring dozens of old time railroad locomotives and passenger cars. Travel Town is open every d... Read Full Story

The Journal of the Traveling Squid is a project that was started more than a year ago by Giant Squid and lensmaster extraordinaire, JaguarJulie. The original journal was signed by Julie, then sent to Gordon Hamilton in the United Kingdom, where it has been passed along from lensmaster to lensmaster ever since. Due to the popularity of the project, Julie recently launched Volume II in the United States. I am recipient number six—the journal has previously been in the hands of Gil (as in ... Read Full Story

She's currently the hottest brand name in politics. Sarah Palin's memoir, Going Rogue, won't be released until November 17, but it's already #1 on both the Amazon and Barnes & Noble bestseller lists. Clearly, people are interested in hearing what the former Vice Presidential candidate has to say. By December, it should be evident if Palin aspires to be part of the GOP presidential ticket in 2012. Does this matter to you? Is her popularity a flash in the pan, or will she figure prominently in ... Read Full Story

Written by: Ray Evans and Jay Livingston Mister Ed (1961-1966) Alan Young: Wilbur Post Connie Hines: Carol Post Allan Lane: Mister Ed Larry Keating: Roger Addison Edna Skinner: Kay Addison Leon Ames: Gordon Kirkwood Florence MacMichael: Winnie Kirkwood A Horse is a Horse A horse is a horse, of course, of course And no one can talk to a horse, of course That is, of course, unless the horse Is the famous Mister Ed Go right to the source and ask the horse He'll give you the answer that you'l... Read Full Story

The pink and maroon harem costume made popular on the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie is on display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., but imitations have abounded every Halloween since the popular show hit the airwaves in 1965. The famous harem girl ensemble was created by veteran Hollywood costume designer Gwen Wakeling, though actress Barbara Eden personally chose the pink and maroon color combination. The two colors symbolized different aspects of Jeannie's personality—pi... Read Full Story

In 1965, Bewitched debuted as a magic-themed situation comedy on ABC. The show was a huge hit, and finished second only to the very popular and established series, Bonanza. Viewers were crazy about the show's leading lady, Elizabeth Montgomery, as well her chemistry with a fine supporting cast. NBC decided to capitalize on the popularity of Bewitched—the following year's lineup included another magical sitcom called I Dream of Jeannie. The show's creator, Sidney Sheldon, was reluctant t... Read Full Story

Livermore Valley Wine Country Westover Winery and Palomares Vineyards are tucked away in the canyons between Castro Valley and Fremont. Visitors are treated to a Mediterranean-style winery offering a wide range of varietals and blends for tasting. The estate enjoys a creek-side villa setting with an ample tasting room, picnic areas, a waterfall, and horses. Read Full Story

Livermore Valley Wine Country Legend meets romance at picturesque Murrieta's Well. The winery is named for the legendary outlaw, Joaquin Murrieta, who was known to have camped out on the property during the Gold Rush era. A winery was built on the site in the 1880s, and was brought back to life more than a century later, continuing a tradition of handcrafting unique premium wines. Read Full Story

In 1889, the Livermore Valley captured America's first international gold medal for wine at the Paris Exposition, officially placing California on the world wine map. More than a century later, Livermore Valley wines are still popular with residents and visitors alike. Located about an hour east of San Francisco, the Livermore Valley is home to 5,000 acres of vineyards, rich with grapevines and surrounded by picturesque canyons. The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association is proud to share ... Read Full Story