Beautiful fall colors on display

Panoramic photo of some trees by my office building. Taken with iPhone and processed with AutoStitch.

Mike

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Conte's Raviolis - Episode 23

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Finally: some gluten-free raviolis! We sample three different varities: spinach & cheese; potato, onion & cheese; and ricotta cheese. It's not easy being cheesy. ;-)

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Coconut Bliss Ice Cream Party

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Debbie won a contest for an ice cream party from Coconut Bliss, so we decided to use the interwebs and invite some family to the party live! 5 different ice creams reviewed--and they're all freakin' amazing. Join the party and see which was our favorite, won't you?

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Crave Bakery - Episode 21

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Owned and operated by Cameo Edwards, Crave Bakery offers gourmet gluten-free desserts. Today we tasted an apple and an apricot tart... But will they leave us craving more? Find out!

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TweetDeck not working behind your corporate firewall? Try this.

Sometimes you've got a pesky firewall (AKA "proxy server") in your way that prevents you from accessing certain websites. TweetDeck, a popular twitter client running on the Adobe Air platform, seems to have some issues connecting to twitter behind my corporate firewall. I came to find out recently that it is not TweetDeck that is to blame, so much as it is Adobe.

Anyway, here's the fix. Once TweetDeck launches, click on the question mark button at the top right (the tooltip will say "Launch TweetDeck Support"). What should happen is a little window pops up asking you for your proxy server username and password, and then the TweetDeck support website will open. Once this happens, simply click the Refresh button in TweetDeck and your tweets should appear.

Did this work for you, too? Post a comment and let the world know.

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Another beautiful sunset at the apartment

The bright white in the pic is actually a deep orange that's much better appreciated in person.

Mike

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iPhone App: Is That Gluten Free? - Episode 20

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Our first iPhone app review is here: we've found one of the most popular gluten-free apps for the iPhone and put it through its paces, leaving no stone unturned. What we found is that while the app is generally great for determining whether or not something is gluten free, too much time has elapsed between the verification date and the current date, leaving the possibility that the recipe/formula has been altered--which still requires a phone call to the manufacturer to clear up any questions.

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The old "cracked LCD" prank

The setup: friend steps out and leaves computer unlocked (bad security). You step in and display an image of a cracked LCD full screen, then turn off the keyboard and mouse. Trackpad, too.

Sorry, but opportunity... she was a knocking. :-)

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Four cars... Ah-ah-ah!

Mike

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Halloween Candy Special - Episode 19

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It's our Halloween Sweets Spooktacular, and we've got a special time-sensitive contest! We sink our teeth into some tasty treats that you, too, can enjoy! Surf Sweets, Licorice International, Brighton's Candy and Sweets Company, and Pure Fun are on the menu today--but how did they fare with the critics? Find out!

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Nothing like a fine ham dinner with a little of my @OlisProducts cranberry sweet n spicy sauce.

Mike

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Nana's Cookie Company - Episode 18

We take a bite out of crime and investigate Nana's Cookie Company. Results were inconclusive, but for people whose diets are restricted to the degree that borders on insanity, these are worth a try. For the record, these cookies have: No Dairy, No Refined Sugars, No Eggs, No Cholesterol, No Trans Fats, No Hydrogenated Oils, No Preservatives, and No GMOs. Nana's Cookies are also vegan and kosher.

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What should I carve into this pumpkin? Photorealistic. Lots of canvas to work with.

Years past, I've carved some pretty bad-ass shit into pumpkins, from Betty Boop to my own shiny happy mug (and the mug of my wife, too). More pics at http://bit.ly/1OUyuF

Mike

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Protect your electronics, invest in an InvisibleShield

InvisibleShield is a product from Zagg that I find most interesting: it's a case without being a case. It's made of the same material that's used to protect helicopter rotor blades from being damaged, and is virtually scratch proof. What's more, it's custom cut to your specific electronic device. So far, I've put an InvisibleShield on my iPhone, iMac, and a digital camera. You can't even tell it's there, but for the fact that your grip on the device improves about a hundred times. (I stuck my iPhone to my sliding glass door and it hung there for about 10 seconds before it fell off.)

The only downer about this product is the application process: you've got to get it just right, otherwise it won't stay adhered. Moreover, it takes a long time for the product to completely dry off once applied--so you must, must must exercise patience once it's applied! I applied it in the evening and just let it sit overnight. So, don't apply it during the day or you'll be sorry.

This is not an ad, although I wish I were getting paid for writing this. I just really like the product.

You can get deals by following twitter accounts @zaggdaily and @zaggman.

Jungle Grub - Episode 17

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Get your grub on as we take you the Jungle and back! Jungle Grub bars are great for kids, as they meet recent SB-19 Nutritional Guidelines that limit sugar, fats and calories found in foods consumed by kids. (Good for adults, too.)

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Several trees down

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Mike

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Puppy dog eyes. I haz dem.

Mike

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Dippy Chick - Episode 16

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The mixes from Dippy Chick were a mixed bag: the ranch was a little strong--though that could have been our fault--but the Crabby ol' Beach Seafood Dip Mix was fantastic. Too bad we didn't have any shrimp on hand.

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Glutino Dream Cookies - Episode 15, Part II

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O-R-E-Oh, wait, these aren't Oreo cookies, but they come pretty darn close! We give you the straight scoop on these fabulous cookies. Thanks to Glutino.

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Glutino Crackers & Pretzels - Episode 15, Part I

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Part 1 of a 2-part series on Glutino Foods. Four varieties of crackers are reviewed, as well as three different types of pretzels. Are they as good or better than their glutinous counterparts? Find out in this episode of GFree TV

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