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The Monkees Theme Song (Lyrics)

Artist: The Monkees Lyrics by: Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart The Monkees Theme Song Here we come Walking down the street We get the funniest looks from Everyone we meet. Hey, hey we're the Monkees, and people say we monkey around. But we're too busy...

Classic TV Theme Song Lyrics

Television theme song lyrics just aren't what they used to be. Assembled for your listening pleasure are popular favorites, from Casper the Friendly Ghost in 1945 to Laverne and Shirley in 1976. Who among us does not have several of these classics co...

The Largest Hamburger Ever

Denny's Beer Barrel Pub in Clearfield, Pennsylvania is proud of its Main Event burger which costs $379, feeds up to 200 people, and takes 9 hours to prepare. The super-sized burger features an 80-pound beef patty, a 30-pound bun, 12 tomatoes and 160...

Diary of a Squid Angel

On March 5, Squidoo announced the selection of a new group of Squid Angels. I was editing a bunch of lenses that day and upon refreshing a page, the lovely yellow Angel badge popped up on my title bar. And that's how I learned of my Angel status. Sin...

Eagle Rock, California

Nestled between the communities of Pasadena and Glendale, Eagle Rock was one of the first homestead settlements in Los Angeles. Though it officially became a city in 1906 and was incorporated in 1911, Eagle Rock was settled by farmers and businessmen...

Kim Giancaterino Lensography

Welcome to my Squidoo collection. Every time I complete one lens, ideas emerge for several more. You know you're a Squidoo addict when every time you listen to the news or leaf through a magazine you think... Hmmmm, now that's a great idea for a lens...

The Smart Cat Box Litter Box

The Smart Cat Box patented system is a new way to collect and dispose of cat waste. It's the ultimate litter box for healthy cats, and an absolute must for diabetic, CRF, and special needs cats. The Smart Cat Box utilizes long lasting, odorless, and...

No One Pays Less for Travel Than a Travel Agent

The travel industry is changing rapidly. It used to be if you were planning a vacation or making a flight reservation, you'd call your travel agent. That all changed with the introduction of the Internet and online travel companies like Expedia and T...

Create a Child's Dream Bedroom with Wallpaper Murals and Cutouts

Transform your child's room into a fantasyland with colorful wallpaper murals and cutouts. Vinyl-coated Wallies wallpaper cutouts are prepasted and ready to apply to walls, wood, glass, and more. Just dip murals or cutouts in water and sponge them in...

Limoncello di Capri

More than a century ago, Vincenza Canale, owner of one of the first hotels on the island of Capri, offered her guests a small glass of lemon liqueur as an after-dinner drink, or digestivo. The fame of this lemony nectar soon spread amongst travelers,...

The Original Perry Mason Television Series

Perry Mason, the most successful and longest-running lawyer series on television debuted on September 21, 1957. The Case of the Restless Redhead was based on a 1954 novel by the show's creator, Erle Stanley Gardner, and introduced an unforgettable ca...

Would You Trade Your Daughter for a Cow?

The very idea seems absurd, but for desperate families in parts of rural Africa, it's an all too common answer to a present-day economic problem. Thus, when a family runs out of food and sees no other solution, they will strike a deal with a neighbor...

Transatlantic and Repositioning Cruises

What is a repositioning cruise and how does it differ from a regular cruise? Quite simply, a repositioning cruise leaves one port and arrives in another. This often takes a number of days and a lot of resources, so instead of relocating the ships wit...

Bob Hope: Thanks for the Memory (Lyrics)

Artist: Bob Hope Words and Music by: Leo Robin & Ralph Rainger Arranged by: Gordon Jenkins Originally from the film: Big Broadcast of 1938 Thanks for the Memory Thanks for the memory Of candlelight and wine, castles on the Rhine The Parthenon and m...

E is for Eggplant

Eggplants are part of the nightshade family, which includes potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers. Most people think eggplant is a vegetable, but it's actually a fruit and classified botanically as a berry. Colors vary from white (which is how the eggplant...

K is for Kitty Litter Cake

Since I have two lenses on real kitty litter boxes, it seemed fitting to choose the infamous Kitty Litter Cake for the 'K' entry in my culinary favorites alphabet series. One of my aunts emailed this recipe to me last year and apologized for months a...

Confessions of a Squid Angel

Being a Squid Angel is a responsibility I take very seriously. I've discovered some wonderful lenses and lensmasters, a most desirable job perk. I wish it were possible to visit every lens, but there are simply too many. The Squid Angels are constant...

Getting Started as a YTB Referring Travel Agent (RTA)

Millions of consumers have embraced the various online travel search engines. As a Referring Travel Agent with YTB, that same technology is now available to you. If your friends and family are already booking travel online, who would they rather work...

Carol Burnett: I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together (Lyrics)

Artist: Carol Burnett Lyrics by: Joe Hamilton Carol's Theme I'm so glad we had this time together, Just to have a laugh, or sing a song. Seems we just get started and before you Know it Comes the time we have to say, "So long". There's a time you...

The Topper TV Series

Thorne Smith's lively characters enjoyed an international audience through a trio of popular Topper movies, and gained new fame when CBS Television produced the episodic comedy series, Topper, in 1953. Veteran character actor Leo G. Carroll was cast...

Getting Started as a YTB Independent Marketing Representative (Rep)

The nice thing about the Internet is that you can sign up for YTB at any of hour of the day or night, and be in business with your own marketing website in a matter of minutes. When you sign up for free as a YTB Independent Marketing Representative,...

Stay at a Working Farm in Tuscany

I discovered Fattoria Voltrona while planning my wedding, which was to take place in Siena. A friend had already recommended San Gimignano, and a rural farm experience appealed to the small group of friends and family who would accompany us. Our grou...

C is for Cucumbers

Cucumbers originated in India and have been cultivated for more than 3,000 years, making them perhaps one of our oldest crops. The cucumber was even mentioned in the Bible! Today they are grown all over the world for pickling and the fresh market. Cu...

The Andy Griffith Show Theme

The legendary Earle Hagen composed music for over 3,000 television series episodes during his long career, and will surely be remembered for the theme from The Andy Griffith Show, unquestionably one of the most recognizable tunes of all time. Until H...

Is the Obama Picture a Racist Ploy?

The question I've posed here was appropriated from Bill O'Reilly's website, which features a non-scientific weekly poll. The photo at the center of the controversy was taken during a 2006 visit to rural Kenya. As you can see, U.S. President hopeful S...

F is for Figs

Fig trees thrive in California, where the first trees were planted at the San Diego Mission in 1759. The Spanish missionary fathers planted fig trees throughout the state as other missions were built. This is how the Mission Fig, the most popular bla...

The Flintstones Theme Song (Lyrics)

Music by: Hoyt S. Curtin Lyrics by: William Hanna and Joseph Barbera (Meet) The Flintstones Flintstones, meet the Flintstones They're the modern stone age family From the town of Bedrock They're a page right out of history Let's ride with the fami...

Dog Adorned Wine Coolers, Cheese Serving Boards & Wine Bottle Stoppers

Your favorite breed of dog is the star of this one-of-a-kind, hand-made, terra cotta wine cooler. Prior to use, fill the inside of the cooler with cold water for several minutes. Then, pour the water out and place your 750 ml bottle of wine into the...

H is for Hot Peppers

Hot peppers, or chili peppers, were first cultivated by the people of Central and South America as far back as 3000BC. Christopher Columbus is largely credited for introducing pepper seeds to Europe in 1493. Since that time, the popularity of hot pep...

A is for Artichokes

Growing up in northern California, we were spoiled by an abundant supply of artichokes. Castroville, in Monterey County, is the undisputed artichoke center of the world and supplies most of the crop for the entire country. Indeed, the popular Castrov...

Travel Deals & Steals

We're a full-service travel agency with an online booking engine powered and supported around-the-clock by industry leader, Travelocity. Our corporate partners work with many hotels and resorts to bring you the best travel packages available. Deals &...

Planning Your Next Cruise?

Cruises are a great way to see the world. Our agency works with several major cruise lines including Carnival, Princess Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Holland America Line. We offer a number of competitively priced packages through...

Fancy Up Your Naked Wine Bottle

While writing a lens on wine totes I found an assortment of beaded wine bottle covers, wine bottle fashions, wine bottle ornaments, and figurines. There were so many, I decided to devote a lens to them too. Dressed up bottles also make great place se...

The Livermore Valley Wineries

Welcome to the user's guide for the Livermore Valley Wine Country series on Squidoo. There are over 50 lenses in the series, so I do appreciate hearing from winery staff when information needs to be updated. Each of the wineries is promoted on every...

B is for Beets

Grown primarily for livestock food and sugar processing, only a small percentage of beets make it to the dinner table. Nevertheless, beets are enjoying a comeback! Easy to grow, they're completely edible from top to bottom, and packed with nutri...

Write Gooder With Help From William Safire's Fumblerules

Years ago, way before I was cornated as a Giant Squid, folks was always trying to illicit my good writing secrets. Heck, what was I suppose to do? Hoard them like a greedy miser in my chester drawers? Anyways, I could care less about there getting be...

D is for Dates

In some parts of the world date palms are so highly valued that the trees are passed down from generation to generation, sometimes in the form of a bride's dowry. Under the proper climate conditions, a tree is capable of prod...

Elliston Vineyards in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

At Elliston Vineyards, an idyllic country locale offers visitors an old world experience in the Livermore Valley. Indeed, the old stone house that adorns their label once served as an antique shop, and is filled with exquisite antique furniture to th...

Big White House Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Big White House wines were first produced in the historic Livermore home for which the label is named. Wine barrels in the garage were one thing, but when they started appearing in the living room... well, it was time to find more space! Now celebrat...

Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr had a reputation as one of the kindest and most respected actors in Hollywood. Known best for his role as Perry Mason, it was said that he totally immersed himself in the character during working hours. Even so, his penchant fo...

Add a Trompe L' Oeil Window with Wallpaper Murals

Are you ready for a change of scenery? It couldn't be easier, thanks to trompe l'oeil wallpaper window murals. Choose from several designs including the rolling hills of a Tuscan countryside, a seaside beach, a mountain cabin, or a Parisian balcony,...

Sergio Mendes & Brasil '88

Sergio Mendes is the most internationally recognized Brazilian artist of all time. He rose in popularity during the decade of the Bossa Nova, and has enjoyed phenomenal success worldwide ever since.

Add New Scenery to Your Home with Wallpaper Door Murals

Excite your decor with a wallpaper door mural. Most of these styles are designed to cover a standard door, but you can add a dash of drama nearly anywhere with minimal fuss. Choose from trompe l'oeil styles, or beautiful accent artwork. Why settle fo...

SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song (Lyrics)

Artist: Painty The Pirate and Kids SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song Captain: Are you ready kids? Kids: Aye-aye Captain. Captain: I can't hear you... Kids: Aye-Aye Captain!! Captain: Oh! Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Kids: SpongeBob Squar...

Godless vs Soulless: Battle of the Blondes

In the right corner: Ann Coulter, attorney, conservative columnist and author of Godless: The Church of Liberalism. In the left corner: Susan Estrich, law professor, political commentator and author of Soulless: Ann Coulter and the Right-Wing Church...

Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (Lyrics)

Artist: Elmo & Patsy Written by: Randy Brooks Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer Grandma got run over by a reindeer Walking home from our house Christmas eve. You can say there's no such thing as Santa, But as for me and Grandpa, we believe. She'd...

Touring Car Racing Association

TCRA is a southern California-based car club for road racing enthusiasts. Events are held regularly throughout the year at professional race tracks, including Willow Springs, Buttonwillow, California Speedway, Laguna Seca, Sears Point, and Las Vegas.

Livermore Valley Wine Country

Located just an hour east of San Francisco, the Livermore Valley is home to over three dozen wineries, with lush vineyards covering more than 5,000 acres. Wineries range from small, family-owned operations to historic leaders of the California wine i...

Topper

In 1937, film producer Hal Roach was in search of a screwball comedy, and chose to adapt Thorne Smith's racy novel Topper. The resulting film was a huge success with audiences worldwide. Cary Grant and Constance Bennett were cast as George and Marion...

Create a Baby's Dream Nursery with Wallpaper Murals and Cutouts

Creating a beautiful, custom-designed nursery for your baby doesn't have to be expensive. It's easy when you decorate walls and furniture with prepasted wallpaper cutouts or easy peel and stick decals. Colorful wallpaper accents are easy to apply to...

Stony Ridge Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

La dolce vita... the good life. What could be better than sipping a glass of wine on a redwood deck overlooking rolling hills covered with vineyards? This ambience, combined with excellent customer service, is what keeps loyal patrons coming back aga...

Vineyard Touches for Your Home

I love wine, so my house is full of things that remind me of vineyards. In order to avoid the too much of a good thing issue, we rotate our wine-themed accessories throughout the year. If you love wine, but don't want your home to resemble a gift sho...

Stray Cat Strut (Lyrics)

Artist: Stray Cats Lyrics by: Brian Setzer Stray Cat Strut Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Black and orange stray cat sittin' on a fence Ain't got enough dough to pay the rent I'm flat broke but I don't care I strut right by with my tail in the air Stray...

Advertise Your Business With an LED Car Sign

Put your car to work as a billboard for your business with your own programmable LED sign. Advertise while you're commuting to work or running around town doing errands. Don't let the high price of gas scare you away... the sign works even while your...

Time For Travel: A Full-Service Travel Agency

Welcome to Time For Travel. Our multi-million dollar booking engine is powered and supported by Travelocity. We have thousands of pages of inventory to meet your travel needs, including airlines, hotels, resorts, golf courses, cruise lines, rental ca...

Eddie Lang

Eddie Lang introduced the guitar to a wider audience and forever changed the way that people listened to music. His versatility and musical talent made it possible for the instrument to rise to an elevated status in such genres as jazz, blues and cla...

Eagle Ridge Vineyard in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Eagle Ridge Vineyard is one of the newest wineries in Livermore, located on the hills at the east end of the Valley. The winery has produced two wines with their label. The 2006 Pinot Grigio is made from grapes grown at Del Arroyo Vineyards, and is l...

Grace Slick Video Showcase

As a powerful solo artist and lead singer for the groups Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, and Starship, Grace Slick helped blaze the trail for female artists in the largely male-dominated world of rock and roll music. Along with her friend Jan...

Jefferson Airplane: White Rabbit (Lyrics)

Artist: Jefferson Airplane Lyrics by: Grace Slick White Rabbit One pill makes you larger And one pill makes you small And the ones that mother gives you Don't do anything at all Go ask Alice When she's ten feet tall And if you go chasing rabbits A...

Create an Elegant Faux Finish with PaperIllusion Wallpaper

Most faux finishing projects involve paint, but with PaperIllusion wallpaper you can achieve beautiful, one-of-a-kind designer looks without the mess, fumes, and endless hours of tedious work. Faux finish wallpaper is also more durable and long-lasti...

For He's a Jolly Good Fellow (Lyrics)

For He's a Jolly Good Fellow American Version: For he's a jolly good fellow, for he's a jolly good fellow For he's a jolly good fellow (pause), which nobody can deny Which nobody can deny, which nobody can deny For he's a jolly good fellow (pause...

el Sol Vineyard in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

The beautiful el Sol vineyard is located on the site of a former chicken ranch. Today the landscape is dominated by Zinfandel and Syrah vines, and the spaces that accommodated chickens now house wine barrels... lots of them! el Sol is known for produ...

Classic TV Episodes, Music, Collectibles & Memorabilia Shopping on eBay

What do you get for the classic television fan on your gift list? How about a Mister Ed finger puppet, a Jan Brady action figure, or a Monkees lunch pail? Finding these gems is easier than you think. The latest classic television merchandise is avail...

Create a Honeymoon Gift Registry

What better gift could any bride and groom receive than the perfect, memorable honeymoon? Honeymoon Wishes has already made the dream a reality for thousands of couples. Signing up is free and only takes a few minutes. Registrants also receive a free...

Happy Birthday To You (Lyrics)

Lyrics by: Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill (1893) Based on their song: Good Morning to All Happy Birthday To You Happy Birthday To You Happy Birthday To You Happy Birthday Dear _____ Happy Birthday To You Good Morning to All Good morning to you,...

The Best Fire-Retardant Plants Ever

As an electronic graphics operator working on live news in the Los Angeles market for more than a decade, I can tell you that the most heartbreaking events to cover are brush fires. Yet, on occasion there are miraculous accounts o...

Nipple Rings Are Not a Threat to National Security

It's bad enough that Transportation Security Administration officers are routinely frisking eight-year-old boys and eighty-five-year-old women with aluminum walkers. Texas resident Mandi Hamlin now claims TSA officers forced her to remove her nipple...

Wisdom of Our Fathers

About a year ago, political journalism giant Tim Russert was talking about Wisdom of Our Fathers on a radio program I happened to catch. Russert had previously written a book about his father entitled Big Russ & Me, which prompted thousands of letter...

Create a Surfer Bedroom with Wallpaper Murals and Cutouts

Turn your bedroom into a surfer's paradise with colorful wallpaper murals, cutouts, and wall borders. Vinyl-coated wallpaper cutouts are prepasted and ready to apply to walls, wood, glass, and practically any clean, hard surface. It's easy... just di...

Patricia Cornwell

When Patricia Cornwell introduced Postmortem in 1990, she launched one of the most eagerly anticipated series in the history of crime fiction. She is best known for creating the chief medical examiner character, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, popular well before...

Build Your Travel Biz With Grand Opening Travel Parties

I know what you're thinking... Holy Tupperware Party, Batman! But every successful Director converted to this method of exposing the business early on because it works. One of the best things about our business is that you don't have to personally si...

Steve Martin: King Tut (Lyrics)

Artist: Steve Martin Recorded by: Steve Martin and The Toot Uncommons Written by: Steve Martin Album: A Wild and Crazy Guy (1978) King Tut King Tut (King Tut) Now when he was a young man He never thought he'd see (King Tut) People stand in line To...

Build Your Travel Biz With Success From Home Magazine

You're guaranteed to earn $6,000 in commissions when using the latest issue of Success From Home magazine to build your YTB business. Beautifully photographed and produced, the magazine features profiles of successful YTB referring travel agents. Suc...

Sergio Mendes Video Showcase

A professional pianist since the age of sixteen, Sergio Mendes is one of the most gifted musical talents to emerge from Brazil. His group performed at parties and night clubs near the Brazilian town of Ipanema, where famed composer and musician, Anto...

What's New Pussycat? (Lyrics)

Artist: Tom Jones Music by: Burt Bacharach Lyrics by: Hal David What's New Pussycat? What's new pussycat? Woah, Woah What's new pussycat? Woah, Woah Pussycat, Pussycat I've got flowers And lots of hours To spend with you. So go and powder your cute...

Auld Lang Syne (Lyrics)

Auld Lang Syne (English Translation) Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and old lang syne? Chorus: For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we'll take a cup o' kindness yet, f...

Your Travel Biz Team Building Presentations and Resources

Most referral marketing businesses require you to purchase lead lists and make hundreds of cold calls. If you try those methods with our business you will fail. So why go through the pain and suffering? Why waste your hard-earned cash? Some referral...

Farrah Fawcett

Farrah Fawcett was one of three actresses hand-picked by producer Aaron Spelling to portray sexy, undercover detectives on the 1976 cult hit Charlie's Angels. At the time, the big three networks comprised the major media, and she became a househ...

Cleavage Creek Cellars and the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Every picture tells a story, but one would never guess by looking at the vibrant woman pictured on this wine label that her past included a life-threatening battle with breast cancer. Yet she and every other woman featured on a bottle of Cleavage Cre...

Crooked Vine Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Established in 2000 with the purchase of the popular Stony Ridge Winery, Crooked Vine is a favorite spot for lunches and special events. The winery has ample seating for guests who may enjoy a front porch with vineyard views, or a secluded patio cour...

Livermore Wine Video Showcase

Andrew Glazier and Back Roads Wine have produced a number of excellent video podcasts to promote the wineries of the Livermore Valley.

Oscar Castro-Neves Video Showcase

Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Oscar Castro-Neves is a much-lauded guitarist, arranger, and composer. By the age of 16, he had a national hit called Chora Tua Tristeza. He was a major player in the Bossa Nova movement, and has worked with a long lis...

Warren Giancaterino

Warren Giancaterino is an accomplished bass player and composer. He has performed live worldwide with such artists as Sergio Mendes and Frank Sinatra, and has worked with several recording artists, including Jeffrey Osbourne and Mike Sembello. He is...

Daylight Saving Time

During Daylight Saving Time, clocks are turned forward an hour, effectively moving an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. In the United States, Daylight Saving Time began on Sunday, March 9 and will revert to Standard Time on Sunday, No...

Nicole Falzone

Nicole Falzone is a multi-talented performer, highly in demand for her incredible drum playing, but also gifted as a vocalist, songwriter and artist. She has collaborated with such artists as Bette Midler, KD Lang, Frank Zappa, Thomas Dolby, and Geor...

Gilligan's Island Theme Song (Lyrics)

Written by: George Wyle and Sherwood Schwartz The Ballad of Gilligan's Island Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale A tale of a fateful trip That started from this tropic port Aboard this tiny ship The mate was a mighty sailing man The Skipp...

Andrew von Eschenbach

The Food and Drug Administration regulates approximately one-fourth of the U.S. economy, including every day items like food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. At the helm is Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D., respected urologic surgeon and on...

Warren Giancaterino Video Showcase

Warren Giancaterino was a bass player with Sergio Mendes & Brasil '88 in the late 70's and early 80's. These videos capture a number of the group's television appearances and concerts.

Attend a Free YTB Business Training Session in Your Area

Are you looking for a way to diversify your income or qualify for legitimate tax deductions? Do you already book travel on the Internet? If the answer is yes, you might want to take a look at Your Travel Biz, or YTB. The YTB opportunity is all about...

Murdered By Mumia

More than twenty cities around the world, including Paris, Montreal, and Palermo, have bestowed honorary citizen status upon him. In 2006, a newly-paved road in Saint Denis, France was named in his honor. The city of Oakland, California closed its sc...

Godless: The Church of Liberalism

In her explosive #1 New York Times bestseller, Godless: The Church of Liberalism, constitutional lawyer, best-selling author and conservative columnist Ann Coulter exposes the Church of Liberalism: its sacraments (abortion), its holy writ (Roe v. Wad...

Build Your Travel Biz With Free Traffic Exchanges

You've started your travel business, and now it's time to promote and build your team. Unless you enjoy cold calling stale lead lists, my advice is to save your money. Real-time travel leads cost anywhere from 3 to 10 dollars each. Ouch! I get emails...

The Singing Winemaker in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Uniquely situated on the main winery trail between Livermore winemaking legends Concannon and Wente, Tesla Vintners has emerged as a popular spot for locals to relax and catch a breathtaking sunset on the deck or patio. The motto at Tesla Vintners is...

Topper Takes a Trip

In the first of two sequels to the original film, wealthy banker Cosmo Topper's life is once again complicated by ghosts. Topper Takes a Trip opens in divorce court, where Clara Topper has accused her husband of infidelity. Topper attempts to explain...

Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Lyrics)

Artist: Bing Crosby Music and Lyrics by: Irving Berlin Written for the Film: Holiday Inn (1942) White Christmas I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten and children listen To hear sleigh bells...

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (Lyrics)

Music and Lyrics by: Tommie Connor I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus Christmas toys all over the place Little Johnny wears a funny smile on his face Johnny has a secret and the secret he must share He wants to tell somebody so he tells his teddy bear...

The Brady Bunch Theme Song (Lyrics)

Lyrics by: Frank DeVol and Sherwood Schwartz The Brady Bunch Theme Song Here's the story of a lovely lady Who was bringing up three very lovely girls All of them had hair of gold, like their mother The youngest one in curls Here's the store, of a...

Elvira... Mistress of the Dark

She's sexy... she's sultry... she's scandalous. She's the Queen of the Macabre. It's not hard to understand why the Mistress of the Dark has inspired the most popular Halloween costume of all time. Women ~ and a not-so-surprising number of men ~ have...

Soulless: Ann Coulter and the Right-Wing Church of Hate

"I have nothing against Ann Coulter personally. Quite the contrary, we get along just fine," claims political commentator Susan Estrich. Nevertheless, the attorney and author has taken on the high priestess of the conservative right with Soulless: An...

The Steven Kent Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

The Steven Kent Winery produces small lots of premium quality wines, most notably Cabernet and Chardonnay. The family-owned operation represents six generations of winemakers who helped shape the California wine industry, beginning in 1854 when Pierr...

Send Flowers Locally or Worldwide

Whether you need to send flowers to your next door neighbor, or to your cousin in faraway Europe, we can help! Our floral partner delivers flowers both locally and throughout the world, currently to more than 180 countries. Only the freshest and most...

The Feline Pine Litter Box

How would you feel about a litter box that never has to be changed again? Too good to be true? The patented Feline Pine litter box removes used litter automatically, minimizing the odor and waste associated with conventional litter boxes. Feline Pine...

Eagle Rock, California Notary Public

Serving Eagle Rock, California Kim Giancaterino is a Notary Public based in Eagle Rock, California. She is available to provide mobile notarization for clients anywhere in Los Angeles County, or other California counties by arrangement. Kim graduated...

Thomas Coyne Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Family owned and operated Thomas Coyne Winery specializes in high quality Bordeaux and Rhone wines. Guests who wish to sample the full range of handcrafted wines are encouraged to visit often, as the two varietals are offered for tasting on alternati...

Monster Mash (Lyrics)

Artist: Bobby "Boris" Pickett & The Cryptkickers Composed by: Bobby "Boris" Pickett and Lenny Capizzi Monster Mash I was working in the lab late one night When my eyes beheld an eerie sight For my monster from his slab began to rise And suddenly t...

Mitchell Katz Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Established in 1998, Mitchell Katz Winery is best known for single-vineyard wines that capture the temperament of each vineyard. Careful selection and hand-harvesting of grapes are key to this approach. By using barrels for both fermentation and agin...

Garre Vineyard and Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Garre is one of the few wineries in California to specialize in five varietals known by winemakers as the Bordeaux Blends: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Many unique blends are crafted from these varietals, and t...

Topper: In Development

Comedian Steve Martin is scheduled to reteam with Bringing Down the House director Adam Shankman for a remake of the supernatural comedy Topper, based on Thorne Smith's novel. The original 1937 film starred Roland Young as Cosmo Topper, a stuffy, hen...

The Sopranos Theme Song (Lyrics)

Artist: Alabama 3 Woke Up This Morning You woke up this morning Got yourself a gun, Mama always said you'd be The Chosen One. She said: You're one in a million You've got to burn to shine, But you were born under a bad sign, With a blue moon in y...

Culinary Favorites From A to Z

This series of food lenses is still in progress... I've just completed my latest: K is for Kitty Litter Cake. My goal is to catch up with Sue Grafton, who has written 20 Kinsey Millhone novels in her alphabet series, most recently T is for Trespass.....

Wente Vineyards in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

In 1981, the Wente family purchased the long abandoned Cresta Blanca winery site. Few views are as breathtaking in Livermore, and with a lot of hard work and determination the winery began to reclaim its former elegance. The grounds were replanted wi...

Wood Family Vineyards in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Though fairly new on the Livermore winemaking scene, Wood Family wines have already earned numerous awards at county and state fair competitions. This early interest led Sunset magazine to choose the 2002 Syrah for its wine club in 2005. Livermore Va...

Live the Work From Home Dream

If you're ready to work from home and be your own boss, you've come to the right place. A wide variety of opportunities are represented, each backed by someone anxious to answer your questions and get you started. Feel free to promote your business w...

Michael Chiarello's NapaStyle

NapaStyle, founded by acclaimed chef and author, Michael Chiarello, expresses a unique way of living based on the beauty and style of California's Napa Valley. The company offers a wide selection of specialty products for the kitchen, home, and garde...

Build Your Travel Biz With a Turnkey Marketing System

Vacation Media Marketing has put together a complete package for you to expose your YTB business to prospects and travel customers. I've tried two other marketing systems with dismal results. I wish I hadn't wasted my time and money. This system cost...

Covered Calls and LEAPS

In their unconventional how-to guide, authors Joseph Hooper and Aaron Zalewski provide step-by-step instructions for generating large monthly cash returns from almost any stock investment.

The Partridge Family Theme Song (Lyrics)

Artist: The Partridge Family Written by: Wes Farrell and Danny Janssen Come On, Get Happy Hello, world, here's the song that we're singin' Come on, get happy! A whole lot of lovin' is what we'll be bringin' We'll make you happy! We had a dream, w...

J is for Juice

Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are nearly impossible to purchase in supermarkets now, due to the widespread use of pasteurization to control bacteria. The problem is, once the juice is pasteurized, most nutrients and all beneficial enzymes are dest...

The Best Travel Business Ever

When I was researching home based businesses, many were easy to dismiss right away. Eventually I narrowed my choices down to a handful of acceptable businesses and started doing research. Having been burned in the past by empty promises and overzealo...

Michael Chiarello Video Showcase

This showcase features videos from NapaStyle on Fine Living and Food Network's Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello. The latter is co-produced and written by Michael Chiarello, and has won three daytime Emmy Awards, more than any other Food Netwo...

The Jovial Ghosts: The Misadventures of Topper

Thorne Smith was one of the most successful authors of American humor in the late 1920s, whose works brought joy to those living in the largely joyless Depression era. He is most famous for Topper, which was immortalized on the silver screen by film...

Topper Returns

In the third of producer Hal Roach's Topper comedy films, most of the action takes place in an old, dark mansion, complete with trap doors and secret passageways. Roland Young returns as banker Cosmo Topper, and along with his chauffeur Eddie, offers...

La Rochelle Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

La Rochelle Winery produces limited quantities of Pinot Noir with grapes acquired from more than 20 exceptional vineyards. Members of the winery's Pinot Noir Program have exclusive access to most of these releases. Lovers of Pinot Noir will definitel...

Oscar Castro-Neves

Oscar Castro-Neves developed a love of music as a young boy and had a hit record by age 16. Since that time, he has never slowed down. During an impressive career as a composer, arranger, producer, group leader and performer, he has pe...

I is for Ice

My freezer is full of ice... I make cubes from freshly squeezed lemons, coffee, and even leftover wine! The cubes last for several months in ziploc bags and are ready for use in soups, sauces, and beverages even months after the last lemon has been p...

Lee Greenwood: God Bless The U.S.A. (Lyrics)

Artist: Lee Greenwood Words and Music by: Lee Greenwood God Bless The U.S.A. If tomorrow all the things were gone I'd worked for all my life, And I had to start again with just my children and my wife. I'd thank my lucky stars to be living here tod...

Tee Times and Travel Packages for Golf Enthusiasts

Our new website has been completely revamped and now you're just a few clicks away from the ultimate golf experience. Whether you're looking to book your next tee time or planning a golf vacation getaway, we've got lots of options for you with more i...

Justice for Police Officer Daniel Faulkner

Daniel Faulkner loved being a police officer and planned on a lifelong career in law enforcement. He was working toward his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, with a long-term goal of attending law school so he could one day join t...

Deer Ridge Vineyards in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Deer Ridge Vineyards is located on a portion of the Old Wetmore Ranch, an historic home to some of the earliest and most famous vineyards in California winemaking history. The ridgeline view is reminiscent of the rolling, vineyard covered hillsides o...

Little Valley Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Little Valley Vineyard & Winery is located in rural Sunol and brings a touch of Spain to the region with their signature wine, the noble red Tempranillo. The winery has two distinctive labels, Little Valley and White Rabbit. The latter is for the own...

Westover Winery in the 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 creekside vi...

Remembering Colleen

January 12, 1952 ~ December 14, 2007 My dear friend Colleen died unexpectedly shortly before Christmas. She left behind her husband Bill, her beautiful daughters Jennifer and Michelle, her absolute pride and joy... her granddaughter Rachelle, her brot...

Bert Convy

As one of the most talented game show hosts of all time, Bert Convy enjoyed huge fame and popularity with American television audiences. Yet, due to his humble nature, few people were aware of his tremendous talents in baseball, Broadway and film. Co...

White Crane Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Nestled in vineyards outside the city, White Crane Winery is famous for its annual Grape Stomp in early September. The all-day event attracts more than a hundred participants and does indeed feature I Love Lucy-style foot stomping of grapes. White Cr...

Bent Creek Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Bent Creek Winery has enjoyed visitors from all over the globe. The tasting room is known for its fun and exciting atmosphere, as well as the award-winning wines. The winery's highly acclaimed Vintage Port is a blend of five grapes in a traditional P...

Elvira, Mistress of The Dark Video Showcase

Ah, Elvira...just what image conjures up in your brain when you think of her? For me it's just plane old fashioned FUN! I loved watching her on the boob tube when I was in my 20's. She was always a hoot. Was it hokey? You betcha! A bit trampy? Oh, ye...

Shop Online for Your Next New or Pre-Owned Vehicle

How would you like to shop for your next vehicle at your leisure from the privacy of your home? That's the goal of a new pilot program in St. Louis, and coming soon to a major city in your area.

F Troop Theme Song (Lyrics)

Lyrics by: Irving Taylor and William Lava The Ballad of F Troop The end of the Civil War was near When quite accidentally A hero who sneezed abruptly seized Retreat and reversed it to victory His medal of honor pleased and thrilled his proud littl...

Welcome Back, Kotter Theme Song (Lyrics)

Artist: John Sebastian Lyrics by: John Sebastian Welcome Back, Kotter Welcome back, Your dreams were your ticket out Welcome back, To that same old place that you laughed about Well the names have all changed since you hung around But those dream...

Wente Vineyards Estate Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Founded in 1883 by C. H. Wente, the winery is now managed by his fourth and fifth generation descendants. No other winery in California has been continuously family owned and operated as long as Wente Vineyards. The winery farms nearly 3,000 acres of...

Palomares Vineyards in the 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 v...

Rios-Lovell Estate Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

At Rios-Lovell, gardens and graceful gazebos adorn rolling hills and provide the perfect backdrop for an outdoor vineyard wedding or casual picnic lunch. Indeed, the winery's European romance makes it one of the Valley's most popular spots for nuptia...

The Famous Drinking Bird

My step-son received one of these colorful drinking birds as a stocking stuffer last Christmas, and it was the hit of the party. His gotta-have-it Guitar Hero was abandoned in a corner for hours while our group huddled around the table, mesmerized by...

G is for Grapes

Californians have been cultivating grapes for more than 200 years, and provide an astounding 99 percent of the country's commercially grown grapes. The first vines were planted in 1769 when the Spanish friars established missions in the state and int...

BoaVentura de Caires Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Established in 2000, BoaVentura de Caires Winery is located on a century old ranch, with breathtaking views of the Livermore Valley. The setting is ideal for gatherings of up to 150 people. A number of weddings, banquets and company events have taken...

Highland Park, California Notary Public

Serving Highland Park, California Kim Giancaterino is a Notary Public based in Eagle Rock, California. She is available to provide mobile notarization for clients anywhere in Los Angeles County, or other California counties by arrangement. Kim gradua...

Tamas Estates in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Popular Italian varietals, like Pinot Grigio, Barbera, and Sangiovese thrive in Livermore Valley's Mediterranean-like climate and gravelly soils. At Tamas Estates, several handcrafted Italian-style wines are created, along with Prima Classe Rise...

John Christopher Cellars in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

John Christopher Cellars offers delicious full-bodied reds, as well as wonderful, rich Chardonnays. To learn more about one of the wines, you need only read the back label, which tells a story and sometimes includes a poem. John Christopher's blended...

Wine Bottle Totes, Carriers and Picnic Duffels

I've given several of these totes as gifts, and always enjoy receiving them! Most of the insulated versions keep chilled items cold for up to four hours. We often bring two totes to an event... one for wine and another filled with Pellegrino water&nb...

New Year's Eve: The Coolest Birthday Ever

Babies born on January 1 seem to be the ones lavished with prizes, but I guess my mom couldn't wait. Despite missing out on a month's supply of free diapers, my parents were pretty excited to have an instant family during their first year of marriage...

Hawaiian Son

Action adventure fans are eagerly anticipating an original series currently in development. In this new drama, Hawaiian Son, the story centers around the Makua family who have ruled and protected their beloved Hawaii for generations. The series is ex...

Lindsay Tomasic

Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Lindsay Tomasic creates incandescent music that glows with sensitivity and soulfulness. Her latest album, What In The World, is compelling and vibrant with sonic surprises and clever metaphors. With songs that spea...

Jennifer Robin Original Designs

Jennifer Robin is well known for her exceptional singing and songwriting talents. Now she's branching out with her own online Corner Store, sharing some of her unique and clever artwork designs. Some are inspired by her love of music, others by her l...

Leslie Caron

Director Vincent Minnelli once said of Leslie Caron that the more you saw her, the more beautiful she became. In addition to beauty, she had a gracefulness that led her to be chosen to dance with France's prestigious Ballet de Champs Elysees. Three y...

Mister Ed Theme Song (Lyrics)

Written by: Ray Evans and Jay Livingston 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...

Hidden Creek Wine in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Hidden Creek Wine is fairly new to the Livermore Valley, but has already distinguished itself with a full selection of hand crafted artisan wines. Grapes are carefully selected from small vineyards primarily in the Napa and Solana counties.

Tenuta Vineyards in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Just off Vallecitos Road, a windy country lane bordered by Chardonnay vineyards leads to the Tenuta winery and tasting room. The tan buildings with red-tile roofs would be quite at home in Tuscany. In Livermore, they're a wonderful treat for the sens...

Green Acres Theme Song (Lyrics)

Sung by: Eddie Albert & Eva Gabor Written by: Vic Mizzy Green Acres Theme Song Green Acres is the place for me Farm livin' is the life for me Land spreadin' out so far and wide Keep Manhattan, just give me that countryside New York is where I'd ra...

Page Mill Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Page Mill Winery is one of many family-owned and operated wineries in the Livermore Valley. The winery recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, and is known for producing small quantities of excellent hand-crafted wines. Page Mill Winery offers more...

Les Chenes Estate Vineyards in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Les Chenes Estate Vineyards is located just off Tesla Road on Victoria Lane, literally at the edge of the Livermore Valley appellation. The mountain views from this location are reminiscent of southern France, and the winery has a decidedly French fe...

Chouinard Vineyards & Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Chouinard is a small hillside winery located west of Pleasanton. A 1930s vintage redwood barn serves as the Chouinard winery and Tasting Room. This busy winery produces small lots of a dozen wine varieties, including a crisp California Champagne, a w...

Bodegas Aguirre Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Bodegas Aguirre Winery is best known for Estate grown premium red wines, particularly its award-winning signature wine, the Petite Sirah. Their unique and beautiful wine label is based on an original painting by an artist from El Salvador who studied...

Murrieta's Well in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Legend meets romance at picturesque Murrieta's Well. The winery is named for the legendary outlaw, Joaquin Murieta, 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 brough...

The Best California Cruise Deal Ever

When I learned about Carnival Elation's $299 cruise at a recent travel seminar, I was sure the price only applied to travel agents. Then I learned more about the history of the ship and was intrigued enough to book a brief getaway. After relocating s...

Sue Grafton, A is for Alibi...

A bitter divorce and custody battle led Sue Grafton to fantasize about ways to eliminate her former husband. Thankfully, she found a way to constructively express her feelings through writing. A is for Alibi was released in 1982, introducing a chrono...

Wine Bottle Gift Bags and Tubes

Add a touch of style to your next wine gift. It's easy with one of these festive wine bags or cylinders. I always keep several on hand, and even have a few back-and-forth bags that my friends and I have been using for years. Wine bags and cylinders a...

Livermore Valley Cellars in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Livermore Valley Cellars offers a casual, relaxed atmosphere for wine lovers. A sense of fun even carries over to the names of the wines... Vino Rimanente, for example. It sounds romantic, Italian, full-bodied, but translates to Leftover Wine, in fac...

The Beverly Hillbillies Theme Song (Lyrics)

Artist: Flatt & Scruggs Written by: by Paul Henning The Ballad of Jed Clampett Show Open: Come and listen to a story about a man named Jed A poor mountaineer, barely kept his family fed Then one day he was shootin at some food And up through the g...

Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Livermore Valley wine country has many things in common with Italy's Tuscany region. The soil conditions and climate are strikingly similar. Rodrigue Molyneaux captures the essense of Tuscany in a selection of robust estate bottled wines. The family-...

Concannon Vineyard in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

With a legacy for excellence dating back to 1883, Concannon Vineyard is known worldwide for its award-winning wines, as well as its historic role in the wine industry. Irish immigrant James Concannon was drawn to the gravelly soil of Livermore more t...

Darcie Kent Vineyards in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Darcie Kent Vineyards is located in the Crane Ridge foothills, where well-drained gravely soils, cool nights, and calm breezes create ideal conditions for growing flavor-packed Merlot grapes. In addition to grapes, the winery produces a Tuscan-blend...

McGrail Vineyards in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

McGrail Vineyards was established in 1999, and has sought to produce the finest Cabernet grapes in the Livermore Valley. The vineyard uses a technique called green harvesting, which means that some of the grapes on each vine are discarded before they...

Charles R Vineyards in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Located on an old mining trail at the end of South Greenville Road, Charles R Vineyards is one of the newest additions to the Livermore Valley. The family-owned and operated winery specializes in small lots of handcrafted wines. Three generations are...

Red Skye Wine in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Red Skye is dedicated to bringing simplicity back to the appreciation of fine wine. The winery has produced many award-winning varietals that are easily enjoyed by themselves or paired with your favorite foods. Popular wines include a crisp, citrus-f...

Jennifer Robin ~ Maker of Jazzy Folky Music

Jennifer Robin began composing music on the piano at the tender age of 10. As a teenager, she attended a Joni Mitchell concert and was inspired to play and compose music on the guitar as well. When she heard her voice amplified for the first time, sh...

Build Your Travel Biz With Neighborhood Flea Markets

Building your travel biz is all about exposure. What better way to find local partners than to set up an informal table at a farmer's market or flea market in your neighborhood?

Battaion Cellars in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Battaion Cellars is the first winery in the Livermore Valley to specialize in premium sparkling wines. The winery offers several exclusive products fermented in the traditional methode champenoise style, ranging from aged vintages to rose and brut sp...

Fenestra Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Fenestra Winery has won scores of medals at various wine competitions. The winery produces small quantities of an ever-growing list of wines, many of which are only available to club members known as Fenestra Fanatics. True Red, their most popular wi...

Eckert Estate Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

This small, family-owned winery is known for producing small quantities of eclectic wines, including adventurous field blends. Numerous awards have been earned by their wines, most notably a Port called Reunion, which won Double Gold and Best of Show...

Jennifer Robin Video Showcase

Jennifer Robin has been creating her unique style of jazzy, folky music ever since she learned to play the guitar at age 10. This showcase includes one of Jennifer's music videos and a few of her live performances at Kulak's Woodshed in California. D...

Joe Venuti

Like many early jazz greats, Joe Venuti was classically trained, but it was his brilliant timing and ability to perform electrifying violin solos that set him apart from the crowd. On top of being naturally gifted, he devised a technique that allowed...

Add a Romantic Postmark to Your Valentine's Day Cards

Everyone loves to receive mail on Valentine's Day, but here's a way to make your cards stand out. Each year the United States Postal Service announces a list of romance-themed towns participating in the Valentine's Day postmark program. Why send a ca...

Henry Mancini: Meglio Stasera (Lyrics)

Artist: Fran Jeffries Music by: Henry Mancini Italian Lyrics by: Franco Migliacci English Lyrics by: Johnny Mercer Meglio Stasera (Henry Mancini & Franco Migliacci) Meglio stasera, che domani o mai Domani chi lo sa, quel che sara Non mi dire d'as...

Chuck Berry: Run Rudolph Run (Lyrics)

Artist: Chuck Berry Written by: Johnny Marks and Marvin Brodie Run Rudolph Run Out of all the reindeers You know you're the mastermind Run, run Rudolph Randalph ain't too far behind Run, run Rudolph Santa's got to make it to town Santa make him hur...

Retzlaff Estate Wines in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Most wineries in California purchase at least some of their grapes from other growers, but Retzlaff wines are made exclusively from grapes grown organically in the family's own vineyards. An emphasis is placed on producing wines that reflect the terr...

The Best Travel Deals Ever

We work with many travel suppliers to bring you the very best travel packages available. Deals & Steals, our weekly newsletter, features five of the hottest deals, but last-minute specials and bargains are always available around the clock. Just visi...

Cedar Mountain Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

The fall harvest season is a busy time at Cedar Mountain, where at least 200 tons of grapes are custom-crushed each year. About one fourth of the harvest originates from Cedar Mountain's own vineyards, and the rest comes from other wine operations. T...

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I decided to create a separate lensography for my Time For Travel lenses. My online travel agency offers millions of dollars in travel services including flights, hotels, golf courses, cruise lines, and just about anything related to travel. You can...

Kim Giancaterino Workshop

This lens was set up for my personal use. I've parked relevant blog feeds and a complete list of my lenses here for easier reference. My lensography (see below) is somewhat organized by topics, but with over 160 lenses and more in progress, I'm afrai...

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