Introducing DLT‘s latest contributor, Amanda Szot. Pronounced just like “hot,” she’s our favorite local blogger, fashionista, amateur chef and aspiring TV host. Look for Amanda every other Thursday, as she serves up recipes (especially desserts), outfit suggestions, do-it-yourself home and fashion projects and the trials and travails of a wannabe television host and personality.

Bacon lovers rejoice for I have found a little piece of heaven masked as a pumpkin caramel bacon dessert bar. It’s true; I actually slaved away for a good two hours and created the most perfect dessert bars with sprinkles of crisp bacon pieces on top.

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1988 Crash: Was Jan Brewer Drinking? [FOX 10]

New Contender for First Photos of a Person? [Yahoo]

China May Have Built World’s Fastest Supercomputer [Bloomberg]

In honor of the Suns home opener against the hated LA Lakers, we put together a slideshow of some of our fav players over the past four-plus decades. And after flipping through these iconic images, only one thought comes to mind: Short Shorts! Let’s go Suns!

This is where real life and TV life get confusing. “Sterling’s Gold, Wit and Wisdom of an Ad Man” is a new novel being published by Grove/Atlantic this November. So who’s Roger Sterling? In case you aren’t a Mad Men devotee (in which case, get on board), Sterling is one of the (blowardy) bosses at the fictional ad agency where the show takes place, who decided to to write a book. Although it fails to sell in the series, now you can read such golden nuggets as, “When a man gets to a point in his life when his name’s on the building, he can get an unnatural sense of entitlement.”  And our personal favorite, “Remember, when God closes a door, he opens a dress.” Can’t wait.

Chef Talk: Luis Millan of Canteen Modern Tequila Bar [Phx New Times]

Wife of County Supervisor is Accused of Sex With Minor [AZ Central]

Backyard Treehouse Survives Manhattan Legal Fight [Yahoo]

Fear not, fellow AZ wine lovers. This is actually a great thing, as the Federal Government has declared parts of AZ’s wine region a disaster area following a devestating hailstorm in August. Meaning many of these mom-and-pop wineries will be eligible for emergency loans and other forms of assistance to help keep the juice a’flowing.

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So this post was supposed to be about the scary-good rates being offered for Halloween at at FireSky Resort & Spa. But then we met Bosco, the resort’s on-site ‘Director of Pet Relations,’ seen here sporting the cowboy attire he’ll be rocking all week long. Smitten, we decided to dig a little deeper to learn about this hairy hospitality guru (he’s even got his own email), who helps make FireSky one tail-waggin’ good time for pet-packing guests.

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The McRib Returns Nationwide November 2 [Eater]

Tube Free Toilet Paper Rolls Out [AZ Central]

Google To Buy Entire New York Block For $2 Billion [Gawker]

Is that an 8-Track in your pocket? Introducing the Pocket HiFi, an awesome (and completely fake) mash-up of 70s style and modern iPod technology. The best part, the pseudo slogan: “Like a party in your pocket. But not in a weird way.™”

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Our favorite urban grocery at Phoenix Public Market is turning one! To celebrate, the market is throwing the Urban Grocery and Wine Bar a birthday party today, October 27, fully loaded with everyone’s favorite part of any B-day party, cake and ice-cream. The market will be celebrating local food, local small-scale agriculture and local artists inside Downtown Phoenix’s first grocery store in 30 years.
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It’s finally open. After month of delays, the latest dessert craze has landed in the Valley. Yes, xooro, the so-called gourmet churro company (and pronounced sure-oh) is now open at the Shops at Norterra in northeast Phoenix. What’s a xooro? Get all the delicious, deep-fried and sugar-dusted details after the jump.

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‘Saint of Death’ Religion Probed in Chandler Beheading [AZ Central]

‘Daily Deals’ Sites Turn Discounts into a Social Media Phenomenon [LA Times]

‘Gossip Girl’ Stars Blake Lively and Penn Badgley Split [Us Weekly]

Part retro fashion show, part cocktail party, and 100 percent fab, Valley Vintage-A Fashion Experience is a can’t miss for local fashionistas. Designed from head to toe to create a true 1950s experience, this fashion fête will feature a red-carpet runway show, throwback live entertainment and even retro eats and cocktails. Hosted at Scottsdale’s Mid-Century Modern masterpiece, the Hotel Valley Ho on Friday, October 29, it all kicks off with a 6 pm cocktail reception, followed by a 7:30 pm narrated fashion show featuring Ford/Robert Black Models.

Suns, Suns, Suns, The Gorilla, Suns, Suns, Nash, Suns, Suns, Hill, Suns, Majerle, Suns Suns, McCoy, Suns! Let’s go Suns!

While the tortoise shelled glasses worn by Johnny Depp and Atticus Finch are timeless, this fall we’re thinking something a bit more modern. To achieve the look sans pretentiousness, we suggest Nixon’s Chronograph Watch. Perfectly designed, waterproof and faux-tortoise, this is the perfect addition to any guy-guy’s wardrobe. Disclaimer: no turtles were harmed in the making of this watch.

14 Things from Back to the Future II That Actually Came True, and 4 That Haven’t… Yet [Gawker]

Tempe Town Lake Reopens With New Amenities [East Valley Trib]

Night Owl: Reviewing Sticky Fingers at Rips Lounge [Phx New Times]

Ladies, Halloween is just around the bend. And as you lockdown your costume (no Snooki’s, please), don’t forget the finishing touches (e.g. hair and makeup). Saturday, October 30, Urban 7 will host Spa Fit‘s “Spook Me, Sexy” where women (and men) can get ‘gore-ified’ by expert hair, makeup and nail artists all for $50! You name it, from Lady Gaga to Lady Godiva, they do it all. Who even needs a Halloween costume when you can just get sexy/scary hair and makeup?

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Want to learn about the future of fashion? Our fav fashionistas at FGI (Fashion Group International) of Arizona are hosting The New Abnormal – Retail Evolution, Thursday, October 27. Dedicated to the discussion of the ever-evolving world of fashion, the night will feature keynote speaker, Robyn Waters. A national trend spotter, published author, founder of RW Trend and Target’s former VP of Trend, Design and Product Development, Waters will be joined onstage by a panel of local fashion forward individuals.

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ASU Student Faces Restraining Order After Tweet [AZ Central]

Halloween Candies That Will Make You Fat [Daily Beast]

The Best Burger in the States [CNN]

We LOVE tacos (tacos, tacos, tacos) and guess what, our friends over at Dine4AZ have just informed us via Twitter, that America’s Taco Shop will be having “Taco Tuesday!” That means, four taco treats for $6.75! Dang, that’s a deal if we’ve ever heard one! Just friend them on Facebook here, print or text the coupon to yourself and you’ve got lunch set set every Tuesday of this year!

Plus, click read more to learn how to get half-off at Mojo Yogurt today.

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Trotting into town November 4 – 7, Cave Creek’s annual Wild West Days, features more rootin’- tootin’ fun than you can shake spur at! Check out the run down after the jump.

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What do you get when you combine a basketball player, two cheerleaders and a round-off into a backflip? You get budding UofA star, Brendon Lavender breaking out his gymnastics skills to take the top prize at this weekend’s annual Arizona Wildcats Dunk Contest. Please enjoy!

[Point Guard U]

Suns Tip Off Season in Portland [Suns]

Phoenix Suns: Time To Get This Party Started [Bright Side of the Sun]

Trial of ‘Ninjas’ Accused of Killing Florida Couple to Begin [CNN]

What could be better on a cold, blustery evening (we’re almost there!) then curling up with a good book an iPad (homepage DLT of course) and a cup of tea? Nothin’. While we were previously content with our teabags and microwaveable mug combo, the Bodum New Kenya Tea Press has changed everything. Not only is the design sleek and modern, you’re able to brew loose leaf tea and watch as the H2O becomes a hypnotizing amber color. You’re getting sleepy, very sleepy …