Braintube » self promotion http://www.braintube.com What's that sucking sound? Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:29:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Site Changes http://www.braintube.com/2008/03/26/site-changes/ http://www.braintube.com/2008/03/26/site-changes/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:31:38 +0000 Matthew http://www.braintube.com/2008/03/26/site-changes/ Well I had plans to move this thing over to MTOS, that is on hold for a while. As promised, I have added a “Self Accumulator“. It needs some CSS love, that will come soon. Besides aggregating “me” it has allowed me significantly lighted up the sidebar.

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Write more later, typing one handed.

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Also upgraded my laptop and desktop at home to EdgyEft. Edgy continues Gnomes slow steady progression of polish, speed and simplicy. It rocks!

In other software news, Brian pushed out an amazing IMAP interface to gMail.

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Cube need some decoration?
Trying to find that perfect gift for your SO?
I’ve got the item for you!
Ravenel Bridge – 2006

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I had long prepared myself for the day when Colson would have to get his first shots, but hadn’t even thought about him having to give blood for tests. At the end of our visit he had to have five yes count them, 5! vials of blood drawn for a multitude of test to be run. Their is no pain like holding down your child while blood is drawn(I’ve heard that a spinal tap is worst, but don’t want to go there).

]]> http://www.braintube.com/2005/06/23/doctor-visit/feed/ 3 What’s in your Firefox? http://www.braintube.com/2005/03/18/whats-in-your-firefox/ http://www.braintube.com/2005/03/18/whats-in-your-firefox/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2005 14:07:00 +0000 Matthew Inspired by the “what’s in your bag” meme and for my future reference, I’m posting the contents of my Firefox extensions:

Anyone use another extension that’s useful? Post them. Hmmm… that reminds me, I need to finish my S2 template, the comment area is a mess.

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I hope my new tool, a Leatherman juice S2, will serve as well.

Out with the old:

In with the new:

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Everyone should post their favorites.
Hmm…, maybe we should develop a FOAF for recipes. Call it ROAF.

]]> http://www.braintube.com/2004/05/12/recipes/feed/ 1 My (two time award winning) Chilli recipe http://www.braintube.com/2004/05/11/my-two-time-award-winning-chilli-recipe/ http://www.braintube.com/2004/05/11/my-two-time-award-winning-chilli-recipe/#comments Tue, 11 May 2004 16:21:00 +0000 Matthew
  • 1lb. ground beef
  • 1c chopped onion
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1(15oz) can no-salt kidney beens, undrained
  • 1(14.5oz) can no-salt stewed tomatoes
  • 2(8oz) cans no-salt tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbls. dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Enough Sour Cream and Green Onion for garnish.

    • Coat large saucepan w/cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.

    Add:

    • Meat
    • Onion
    • Garlic

    Cook until meat is browned, stirring to a crumble. Drain well and return mixture to pan.

    Add:

    • Beans
    • Stewed Tomatoes
    • Tomato Sauce
    • Oregano
    • Chili Powder
    • Cumin
    • Salt
    • Cinnamon
    • Pepper

    Stir well, cover and reduce heat.  Simmer for 20 mins.
    Serve w/Sour Cream.  Garnish w/sliced green onions.

    Makes 7 servings.

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