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Simplify Your Life, "Simplify Your Life 213"

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:18:44 -0400

Who couldn't use a simpler life come holiday time? In the Campbell household, the hectic scramble starts as Gillian scatters wrapping everywhere in a mad rush to mail present after present to relatives, some of them overseas.At the same time, it seems like their living room decor is stuck in a time warp. And plans are frantic for a huge annual bash... but the house doesn't seem cool enough to wow the relatives. Find out how the Campbells solve their holiday rush, decor and entertainment hassles, and how you can, too.

Simplify Your Life, "Simplify Your Life 312"

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:18:33 -0400

When kids start doing for themselves, new family habits can help. Plan simple snacks for do-it-yourself nutrition, help kids choose their outfits & don't forget the mudroom. When it's streamlined & practical, the whole household is more organized.

The Century of Flight, "Anyone can fly (private flying since 1945)"

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:32:04 -0400

Private flying in all its forms. Light aircraft in flight. Theme of freedom of the air compared to the ground. Learning to fly - flying schools, both fixed and rotary wing, and how to qualify for a pilot's licence. Aircraft as a way of life - housing estates for aircraft owners, commuting to work by aircraft, the mega-rich and their private airliners. Gliding - recreation and competition. Hang-gliding - the cheapest form of flying. Microlight aircraft. Ballooning - the art, international balloon meets, high altitude ballooning, crossing the Atlantic by balloon and attempts to circumnavigate the globe.

Fine Living - Life's Adventures, "Napa Mavericks (Thanksgiving/Fall theme)"

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:37:11 -0400

Travel to Napa with famed chef Michael Chiarello to meet entrepreneurs and mavericks in photography, art, food, and wine who have their own brands of olive oil, rare breeds of cattle, and wineries. Michael brings them together for a holiday meal.

Simplify Your Life, "Simplify Your Life 326"

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:18:16 -0400

You can balance two sets of traditions within one household - let the experts simplify this all-too-common holiday headache. First, strike a balance between Christmas and Chanukah icons, then decorate with lights outside and tropical greenery inside - but without the traditional Christmas look.And what's for dinner in this two-holiday household? Enter food expert Cat Cora and her recipes for Pomegranate Glazed Goose with Wild Rice and Chestnut Stuffing and Sweet Potato and Scallion Latkes.

America's Castles, "Hearst Castle: San Simeon"

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:14:33 -0400

At a time when most of America pinched pennies, media mogul William Randolph Hearst commissioned one of the largest homes ever built. Centerpiece of an estate nearly half the size of Rhode Island, the 165-room San Simeon overlooks the California countryside from a hilltop high above the Pacific. From the initial plans in 1918 to an all-access tour, Hearst Castle is a fascinating look at this extraordinary mansion. Rare home movies show its construction rumored to have cost $30 million and offer a glimpse of Hearst's storybook life, entertaining guests like Charlie Chaplin and Carole Lombard. See exquisite artworks including a priceless 14th century Madonna and Child and visit rooms that are off limits to the public. America's Castles invites you to explore the home at the heart of a private kingdom San Simeon.

Great Romances of the Twentieth Century, "Amelia Earhart and George Putnam"

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:55:50 -0400

A fascinating insight into the life of America's greatest female hero whose marriage was as intriguing as her public life.

Modern Marvels, "Phonograph (aka Edison Effect-Phonograph)"

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:58:57 -0400

In 1877, for the first time, voices, music, the barking of dogs--and all sorts of other sounds could be recorded, played back, and preserved for posterity. All through the marvel of the phonograph. Surprisingly the man who created the phonograph, Thomas Alva Edison, had no theoretical background in acoustics, and only a few months of formal schooling. And ironically, he was half deaf. Edison would go on to create other wonderful inventions including the electric light and motion pictures, but throughout his long and legendary life, his favorite invention remained the phonograph. He called it "his baby". THOMAS EDISON: THE PHONOGRAPH begins by telling the tale of Thomas Edison's younger years. Born in Ohio in 1847, little "Al" was bright, compulsively curious and somewhat frail. At age eight, a bout with scarlet fever left him with a hearing problem that would stay with him the rest of his life. At the age of 15, young Edison rescued a small child from an oncoming train. As a reward, the father of the boy taught Edison telegraphy. Edison went on to work as a telegrapher. He also tinkered with inventions. His first invention was an electronic vote recorder. Edison declared himself a full-time inventor in 1869. Over the next several years, Edison developed improvements to the telegraph and telephone. He set up a lab in Menlo Park, New Jersey, to continue work on inventions. While working on a new telegraph model, Edison became convinced sound could be recorded and repeated. Edison ...