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Block Any Pop-Up From Any Site (Like Zedo.com)

2011-12-21T20:27:00.000-08:00

Sometimes pop-up blockers just don't work. Here's how to prevent any web site from issuing a pop-up window directly in your face. Instructions here are for Chrome, but you can probably do this to any modern web browser. At least, one can dream. Go to Preferences Go to Under the Hood > Privacy > Content Settings... Alternatively, just search for "pop-up" in the Preferences search box Scroll to

Soluto: Easy Tech Support for Mom and Dad

2011-12-13T15:19:00.000-08:00

Techcrunch had a great article about how to provide tech support to your loved ones (or those who you like enough to provide support). The solution is from a company called Soluto, and they bill themselves as the Anti-Frustration Software company. Soluto started out as a downloadable app for Joe User, but eventually they figured out that Joe User just wants their stuff to work, not figure out

Windshield Chip Repair Experience

2011-12-12T16:19:00.000-08:00

Recently, I was filling up at my local ARCO gas station on 16th and W Streets in downtown Sacramento when I saw those pesky windshield chip repair guys doing work on some poor innocent victim's windshield. I wondered just how much she was being taken for a ride, so I walked over to the two gentlemen performing the work and asked them exactly how they can repair cracks right on the spot. One

On The Wrong Path (2.0)

2011-12-06T13:25:00.001-08:00

Path just re-launched itself with its 2.0 app and visually, it's nothing short of stunning. It's almost perfectly executed from the textured red icon and splash screen to the opening screen: your path. Just one red + button at the bottom left of the app flings out six different things you can add to your path: a photo, a person, a location (AKA a check-in), what music your listening to, random

Minecraft black screen (single player mode) fix

2011-10-23T22:41:00.001-07:00

Disclaimer: This is a dirty hack and will wipe out your worlds, server addresses and all data about minecraft. Use as last resort. Instructions are for the Mac. I typically play minecraft on a server and this have no saved worlds on my Mac. With the latest Adventure Update, I decided to give the new one a whirl but found that I couldn't create a new world. Instead, I got a flash of a crash

Lazy Caturday

2011-09-24T12:37:00.001-07:00

As usual, Facebook just opted me into something else, whether I wanted them to or not.

2011-09-20T22:14:00.001-07:00

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On our way to the camp site!

2011-08-26T13:37:00.001-07:00

Lovely views mother nature has for us today. She's putting on a real show! Notice how colorful the hills are as they are in full bloom. :)

Top Headlines in Information Technology and Services

2011-08-25T09:29:00.001-07:00

Whatever happened in this week's tech news, clearly none of it was as important as what happened with Steve Jobs and Apple.MikeBegin forwarded message: From: LinkedIn Today Date: August 25, 2011 7:05:47 AM PDTTo: Michael PaulSubject: Top Headlines in Information Technology and Services Wisdom of the professional crowd The week's most popular news:

Lunch time by the creek. So peaceful and quiet.

2011-08-06T16:07:00.001-07:00

Hiking in Tilden Park

2011-08-06T11:55:00.001-07:00

The Kitty Kat Chronicles: Day 973

2011-07-30T18:00:00.001-07:00

Day 973: laid upside-down in a planter for three hours. The shade is most enjoyable underneath my lemon tree... but the dirt, though soft, browns my white fur. No matter, I have brown fur to match.

This is why media companies FAIL

2011-07-24T08:33:00.001-07:00

CNN just updated its iPhone app to allow me to watch the real CNN live. What a great feature! Unfortunately, you have to be a subscriber to certain services in order to see the feed. Well! I just so happen to subscribe to U-Verse for Internet, so I popped in my credentials and off I went. Or not. I suspect it's because I am signed up for an Internet only package (no TV services)... Curse you

Ready for Harry Potter!

2011-07-23T16:48:00.001-07:00

Looking forward to the show!

A beautiful day for a wiffleball game!

2011-07-17T14:16:00.001-07:00

Half Moon Bay 360 panorama

2011-07-10T15:27:00.001-07:00

You've got to be kidding me... Summertime, and the living is easy.

2011-07-09T13:53:00.001-07:00

Sunset in the park

2011-06-18T20:57:00.001-07:00

:( just in time for iPhone 5, I guess... Gonna get a paper cut if I keep using this thing ;)

2011-06-18T20:18:00.001-07:00

Le sigh.

Welcome to Kyburz... Now Leaving Kyburz.

2011-06-12T19:35:00.001-07:00

Hiking among the Vikings! Yes, it's even more beautiful in person.

2011-06-12T18:03:00.001-07:00

Near Vikingsholm Castle. Tour is worth the money, too, if you read all the extra guides. Only $8!

To cool not to share with the entire world: keyboard on a shoe

2011-06-03T10:47:00.001-07:00

Jesus may have walked on water (or not, I mean come on now!), but we walk on keys! Way cooler than water.

Gilt Groupe spams Chromebook customers with Jetsetter emails

2011-06-02T16:13:00.001-07:00

A few days ago, I received an email from the Chromebook team at Google offering me a special sneak peak at the Samsung Chromebook, offered through Gilt Groupe--curiously, I had never heard of Gilt before and wondered why Google didn't simply sell this product themselves, as they did with their G1. So, as any tech-obsessed geek would, I decided to check out the link, which required my email

It's a wonderful day for pie!

2011-04-22T21:28:00.001-07:00

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Spider catching an insect

2011-04-15T11:51:00.001-07:00

IMG_0399.MOV Watch on Posterous Very cool system. The spider builds the web, waits, captures the insect, and resets its position while it waits for the next meal. Posted via email from michael paul's posterous

This dog is smokin! (kinda. Ur doin it wrong!)

2011-04-06T20:34:00.001-07:00

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Mama Mia! (Pasta sauce!)

2011-04-03T22:29:00.001-07:00

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Sacramento River Flooding (Pics)

2011-03-20T14:16:00.001-07:00

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Happy Kitty... Who says cats can't smile?

2011-03-17T18:57:00.001-07:00

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Ballerina?

2011-03-16T22:57:00.001-07:00

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Community Kitty knows something isn't right...

2011-03-08T01:06:00.001-08:00

... She has been at our doorstep in her basket every time I have come and gone since Friday. Good kitty. She misses Auntie Debbie. Posted via email from michael paul's posterous

DEAL ALERT: Chipotle: Buy 1 Get 1 Free! Thru 3/4/2011

2011-02-24T22:43:00.001-08:00

Click this link, watch a 1-minute video, and get your coupon code.http://dealspl.us/freebies/p_facebook-chipotle-bogo-by-watching-video Not affiliated with Deals Plus in any way -- this is just a spankin deal! Posted via email from michael paul's posterous

On whether to buy or lease a vehicle...

2011-02-24T19:42:00.001-08:00

From The Millionaire Next Door: People often ask us, "Should I lease?" our answer is always the same: More than 80 percent of millionaires purchase their vehicles. If and when more than 50% begin leasing, we will change our recommendation. --The Millionaire Next Door, pg. 115. Posted via email from michael paul's posterous

Make Sure The Price Is Right

2011-02-08T16:23:00.001-08:00

Man, the guys and gals at Netted are fining great stuff and this one's no exception! Having trouble reading this email? View it on our website. Netted is editorially independent. We do not accept payment for editorial coverage. Short Cuts Find the Best Product Prices Available Online While shopping for a fake beard

Watching an IKEA room being built... Caution: wet paint!

2011-02-01T11:40:00.001-08:00

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Sour cream & onion... Crickets?

2011-01-21T19:06:00.001-08:00

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Healthy eating makes everyone happy

2011-01-06T15:17:00.001-08:00

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Boy, the Sacramento river sure is getting high...

2010-12-22T18:30:00.001-08:00

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Your health is important; and so are our sales.

2010-12-18T13:37:00.001-08:00

Every now and then, I stumble across articles from Dr. Joseph Mercola, D.O. He's an Osteopathic Physician who has combined his medical expertise with his passion for technology (and apparently marketing) to create mercola.com, a site containing articles on health topics, most of which push products that he sells. Talk about a conflict of interest.For the critical thinker, his goals are clear:

Free Shipping Day -- ends tonight. Lots of huge stores.

2010-12-17T14:22:00.001-08:00

Netted is editorially independent. We do not accept payment for editorial coverage. Ship Shape A Day Of Free Shipping For Your Online Holiday Purchases The downside to the convenience of e-commerce has always been the shipping costs. To lighten your holiday burden, take advantage of Free Shipping Day, a one-day event where more than a thousand merchants are

simplehuman's black-cyber fri-monday "game" is not left to chance

2010-11-26T22:23:00.001-08:00

Dear simplehuman,I love your products. In fact, every room in my apartment has at least one item of yours in it except our living room. However, you don't get marketing. Every email you send me is basically a "buy our product" email--no special deals that make me even want to consider leaving my email and browsing the site. But today you sent me an email worth checking out: a game where I can win

What do you see? I see a jumping gingerbread man.

2010-11-22T22:09:00.001-08:00

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Well, we finally have a kitchen table that seats more than 2. Had to corner it to make it work, though...

2010-11-22T14:45:00.001-08:00

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A lesson in marketing: @OldSpice is doin it right. The space around the Old Spice bottles means "sold out"

2010-11-05T18:22:00.001-07:00

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Wow, first http://squareup.com and now this! Pay someone via SMS (text message)

2010-10-20T21:58:00.001-07:00

Having trouble reading this email? View it on our website. Netted is editorially independent. We do not accept payment for editorial coverage. Pay, Pal A Mobile App That Allows You To Pay (And Be Paid) By Text Message Money, they say, makes world go around. But cash can be elusive. For those moments when you’re light on paper, there’s Venmo, a mobile service

How to hang pots and pans from a kitchen cart in 3 easy steps

2010-10-20T00:20:00.001-07:00

After looking a while for the best approach to this challenge and coming up empty, I decided to document my own attempt. Besides, then I could actually take credit for my handiwork, which was actually quite minimal. So here's what I did to hang the pots and pans from my kitchen cart. Step 1: You'll need to find a cart that's got an overhanging edge. I purchased a cart from the VARDE

Just inherited two of grandpa's guns... never been a gun guy, but am interested in shooting these. Beautiful craftsmanship.

2010-10-13T22:02:00.001-07:00

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Our new dining table has been installed. Now we just need chairs. :)

2010-10-09T15:11:00.001-07:00

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Hotel room. Paid $55/night. Warning: sudden jaw droppage may occur.

2010-10-02T22:52:00.001-07:00

All I can say is... "pimp status". Right on the beach/harbor. Sweet dreams. See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from michaelpaul's posterous

Storm clouds slowly creeping my way just beyond the San Gabriel mountains...

2010-10-01T14:16:00.001-07:00

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Oh to be a cat...

2010-09-20T11:54:00.001-07:00

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Great article about weight loss by Melanie Polk: don't count calories; make your calories count.

2010-09-15T11:01:00.001-07:00

Make your calories count By Melanie Polk, M.M.Sc., R.D., F.A.D.A. Fad diets come and go. But, the pounds they send packing often come back — sometimes with a few of their buddies. There's a reason for this. It's difficult to stick with an eating plan that's too strict or limits variety. After days of nothing but rice cakes and lemon water,

The Price Is Right: Get notified when the price of your favorite item drops

2010-09-10T15:27:00.001-07:00

From: "Netted by the Webbys" Date: September 10, 2010 4:35:28 AM PDT Subject: Netted | The Price Is RightReply-To: "Netted by the Webbys" Having trouble reading this email? View it on our website. Netted is editorially independent. We do not accept payment for editorial coverage. Down Market Find The Lowest Possible Prices On

Cool LED lighting system for closet and bedroom: only $20 at Costco.

2010-08-24T22:34:00.001-07:00

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Camping! The wifi base station is a nice modern touch. Especially since cell service is a no-go.

2010-08-13T20:22:00.001-07:00

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How to handle an apology

2010-08-11T23:10:00.001-07:00

Pretty good apology from the co-founder and CEO of Posterous, Sachin Agarwal. He could have blamed the outage on whatever, but instead simply stated what happened, stated the results, and manned up and apologized for the outage, complete with reasons why it will be less likely to happen in the future.Almost as good as the apology from Jeff Bezos during the Amazon Kindle book deletion, but really.

The beginnings of fresh homemade pizza

2010-07-21T17:05:00.001-07:00

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It's nice to see the bamboo from our wedding has been recycled appropriately...

2010-07-20T17:54:00.001-07:00

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A tool that takes the guesswork out of decorating:

2010-07-05T15:46:00.001-07:00

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I must say, I was a cutie when I was a youngling. Circa 1984.

2010-07-02T23:21:00.001-07:00

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Very cool, Tom Merritt (@acedtect) now has a "Top 5" tech show with @Revision3. Congrats!

2010-06-24T23:22:00.001-07:00

Visit Revision3.com | Watch Shows NEW SHOW with Tom Merritt: Tom's Top 5...Watch it on the NEW Revision3 iPhone app! Internet personality, technology journalist, and top iTunes tech podcaster, Tom Merritt, is counting down the best and worst in technology, entertainment and pop culture. From the hottest gadgets and downloads to the weirdest internet memes, Tom’s Top 5

Fun with a local squirrel

2010-06-08T15:51:00.001-07:00

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Windows XP taskbar icons disappearing?

2010-06-02T09:25:00.000-07:00

Here's a great fix for any time where some of your icons are missing from your Windows XP system tray (AKA notification area) at startup. What you need to do is make sure that Universal Plug and Play Device Host is set to start Automatically at startup. Do this by:Start > Run > services.mscRight-click Universal Plug and Play Device Host, choose PropertiesChange Startup Type to AutomaticClick

Party panorama! Brought to you by AutoStitch

2010-05-22T22:52:00.001-07:00

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Portabello mushroom dinner. Nom nom nom

2010-05-13T17:02:00.001-07:00

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A panoramic view of Paris from the Bellagio

2010-05-02T01:40:00.001-07:00

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Unbelievable show "O" at the Bellagio. Worth the money. Inside before curtains pulled:

2010-05-02T01:38:00.001-07:00

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Buying a new car soon? Maybe this will help you find the lowest possible price:

2010-04-29T08:27:00.001-07:00

Having trouble reading this email? View it on our website. Netted is editorially independent. We do not accept payment for editorial coverage. Wheeler Dealers Find The Lowest Price Possible On Your Next New Car Ensuring that you don’t get screwed on the price when you buy a new car has always been tricky, given that car salesmen are infamously loose with facts

Meow.

2010-04-24T17:34:00.001-07:00

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Biggest pizza I've ever seen. Banana added for perspective.

2010-04-18T12:02:00.001-07:00

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One-man army decides that a great education on his favorite subjects should be free and streamed over the internet.

2010-04-16T15:29:00.001-07:00

The Know-It-All An Easy Way To Brush Up On Thermodynamics (And Other Basic Staples) Even self-professed nerds can learn a thing or two. There’s so much knowledge out there in so many fields—economics, finance, biology—that it can overwhelm even a big brain. Unless that brain belongs to thirty-three year old Salman Khan, creator and star of the Khan Academy, a

This lovely office plant decided to migrate into my cube today. I shall take it home with me and call it spot.

2010-04-05T12:58:00.001-07:00

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Blogger updates itself, providing more templates, customizability. No more 800px wide blogs!

2010-03-26T10:33:00.001-07:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Blogger Team Date: Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 9:44 AMSubject: Express yourself with the Blogger Template DesignerTo: mapaul@gmail.com We’re excited to announce that the Blogger Template Designer is now available on Blogger in draft, Blogger’s experimental playground. The Blogger Template Designer makes it easy to customize the

$10 down, $4,990 to go! #MultipleSclerosis #Charity #DonateNow

2010-03-25T12:38:00.001-07:00

Alright! $10 so far toward my crazy $5K goal... who else will step up and be a hero? Will it be you? Donate Now and help find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.---------- Forwarded message ----------From: National MS Society Date: Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 12:27 PMSubject: A Donation Was Made on Your BehalfTo: mapaul@gmail.com Dear Michael,Congratulations! A donation was

Another morning stuck in traffic. Driving is overrated.

2010-03-18T09:05:00.001-07:00

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Sunset with the full moon in Italy... I mean Sacramento

2010-02-27T18:33:00.001-08:00

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Untitled

2010-02-25T22:40:00.001-08:00

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"Push to open" fail

2010-02-24T18:46:00.001-08:00

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Nothing like te snack aisle in a small town ;)

2010-02-20T18:10:00.001-08:00

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Applegate Farms Chicken Nuggets and Krazy Ketchup - Episode 53

2010-02-16T15:49:00.001-08:00

Click to Play play_blip_movie_3247213(); Some things go better together. Take these two products. By themselves, the Applegate Farms Chicken Nuggets and the Krazy Ketchup we tried seemed to be just "okay" by themselves--nothing we'd write home about. However, when you combine them together, it turns

Goodie Good Stuff - Episode 52

2010-02-10T23:56:00.001-08:00

Click to Play play_blip_movie_3223552(); Goodie goodie gosh! These treats are great. Too bad they're not available in the US just yet... but we know we have at least ONE viewer in the UK who will appreciate these!Formats available: MPEG-4 Video (.m4v)

We should all get out and walk more often! Check out this view! Someone let the painter go to town.

2010-02-09T15:49:00.001-08:00

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Puffy dark clouds with silver lining

2010-02-09T15:17:00.001-08:00

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The Freeze-Dried Food Fight - Episode 51

2010-02-08T09:16:00.001-08:00

Click to Play play_blip_movie_3210169(); There were no losers in this fight--but one did pack more of a 'punch' than the other. Find out which!Formats available: MPEG-4 Video (.m4v)

I guess I'm just gonna have to find a way to enjoy the drive home tonight. Current speed: 5mph

2010-02-04T17:38:00.001-08:00

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JK Gourmet Granola - Episode 50

2010-02-03T22:50:00.001-08:00

Click to Play play_blip_movie_3192872(); OK, so when we thought about granola, we thought about the things we're used to: granola bars, clusters, and the type of granola that you eat with your hands while you're out on the trail. We were kinda stunned by JK Gourmet. While it certainly wasn't the "

Gluten-Free Essentials: Extreme Chocolate Cake Mix - Episode 49

2010-01-31T23:18:00.001-08:00

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An ice cream carton in the palm of your hand? Seriously?

2010-01-30T14:43:00.001-08:00

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Every day should be this gorgeous.

2010-01-30T13:23:00.001-08:00

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Vosges Bacon Chocolate - Episode 48

2010-01-29T08:58:00.001-08:00

Click to Play play_blip_movie_3162010(); Iiiiiiiit's BACON! And chocolate?Formats available: MPEG-4 Video (.m4v), Flash Video (.flv)

Ranger in Lanseria, South Africa, tames the savage beast

2010-01-26T11:44:00.001-08:00

Got this from an email chain, thought it was actually worth "forwarding" to the interwebs. These images are not only amazing, but give some serious perspective as to just how large these animals are. Ranger in Lanseria, South Africa This Ranger is assigned to prevent poaching around the wildlife refuge area of Lanseria , South Africa . The

Sandwich Petals - Episode 47

2010-01-25T01:41:00.001-08:00

Click to Play play_blip_movie_3148203(); A little odd, but these sandwich petals turned out to be pretty useful as soft taco shells. Not sure how they'd be as a component to a sandwich, but we can say that we enjoyed them with some fajita mix.Formats available: MPEG-4 Video (.m4v)

I think our dryer had too much to drink last night.

2010-01-23T15:34:00.001-08:00

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Here's my super-cool bandage after I got my flu shot today! I love snoopy.

2010-01-21T11:14:00.001-08:00

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Choice Batter - Episode 46

2010-01-20T01:10:00.001-08:00

Click to Play play_blip_movie_3128657(); Holy... frickin... cow, folks! I sure wish these guys would sponsor GFree TV, because man is this product AWESOME! We could rave about this batter mix till the cows come home. We tried it on onion rings, chicken, and apples (yes, apples!). Can't wait to try

The perfect birthday card

2010-01-17T15:12:00.001-08:00

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Bora Bora Bars - Episode 45

2010-01-17T14:07:00.001-08:00

Click to Play play_blip_movie_3118135(); These bars have the look and feel of something tropical, but don't let looks deceive you--they're made in what seems to be the gluten-free capital of America: Denver, Colorado. Nevertheless, they're a great way to be sure you're getting nutritious GF foods on

Doodles Cookies - Episode 43

2010-01-12T23:34:00.001-08:00

Click to Play play_blip_movie_3099855(); All we can say about these is that they deliver. Mike couldn't tell the difference between these and the peanut butter cookies that Debbie used to make before going gluten-free.Formats available: MPEG-4 Video (.m4v)

Remember the little people?

2010-01-09T15:03:00.001-08:00

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Better Batter Brownies

2010-01-07T08:51:00.001-08:00

Click to Play play_blip_movie_3076886(); With a name like Better Batter, it has to be good, right? Mostly. These brownie bites were a little hard to get out of the pan and they sunk and firmed up the next day... but flavor-wise? Definitely better than most others we've tried.Formats available: MPEG-4