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

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

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.

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Dear Michael, Congratulations! A donation was made on your behalf to the National MS Society. Visit your participant center to send a thank you note. Remember to bookmark your National MS Society participant center so that you can check it often for the latest updates to your fundraising. Your fundraising will make a difference in the lives of more than 400,000 Americans. Collectively, Walk MS Northern California participants are working to raise $1.2 million this year. Thank you for rallying support and joining the movement bringing us one step closer to a future free of MS. Sincerely, Walk MS Team http://www.walk.msconnection.org/ Name: (Removed for Privacy) Amount: $10.00

Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at http://www.nationalmssociety.org/ or 1-800-FIGHT-MS (344-4867). Our postal address is: National Multiple Sclerosis Society 733 Third Avenue New York, New York 10017 Email Preferences Privacy Policy

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Another morning stuck in traffic. Driving is overrated.

Mike

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

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"Push to open" fail

Mike

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Nothing like te snack aisle in a small town ;)

Mike

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Applegate Farms Chicken Nuggets and Krazy Ketchup - Episode 53

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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 out each compliments the other. Further, we tried the Krazy Ketchup in salad dressing and a couple other applications off-camera and, as predicted on the show, the results were pleasing. Of course, it makes sense that these two products are better with each other because really: who eats ketchup or chicken nuggets plain? ;-)

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Goodie Good Stuff - Episode 52

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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!

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

Mike

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Puffy dark clouds with silver lining

Mike

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The Freeze-Dried Food Fight - Episode 51

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There were no losers in this fight--but one did pack more of a 'punch' than the other. Find out which!

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

Mike

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JK Gourmet Granola - Episode 50

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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 "greatest granola we've ever had," Mike was surprised at how much better it got when he added... well, I guess you'll have to find out, now, won't you?!

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

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

What a waste of packaging.

Mike

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Every day should be this gorgeous.

Mike

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Vosges Bacon Chocolate - Episode 48

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Iiiiiiiit's BACON! And chocolate?

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Ranger in Lanseria, South Africa, tames the savage beast

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 way these animals interact with him is absolutely stunning! The lions seem to know he’s there to protect them. His charm works with hyenas and cougars too. Hyenas are usually vicious. Checkout the pictures taken in the river – amazing because lions hate water.                               .

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Sandwich Petals - Episode 47

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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.

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