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Useful Git Commands and Tips/Tricks

7@netlobo.com (lobo235) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:01:35 GMT

Git is an amazing revision control system because it is so powerful. With this power comes complexity, however, so it's not always easy to figure out the git commands you need to run to accomplish a particular task. Over the years I have been collecting the following list of commands to which I often refer when I need to accomplish a specific task....

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Bitcoin ASCII art and Ubuntu MOTD

7@netlobo.com (lobo235) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:52:23 GMT

Recently I had the desire to create a cool MOTD (message of the day) for my Bitcoin miner box that runs Ubuntu 11.04. As I sought the needed information to convert an image to ASCII art text and update the default Ubuntu MOTD to include my ASCII art I found that there weren't a whole lot of useful resources for existing Bitcoin ASCII art so I decided to provide some samples here that you can use f...

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Drupal Module Recommended Release Drush Error

7@netlobo.com (lobo235) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 03:19:58 GMT

I use Drush to download my new modules for the Drupal sites I build. There have been multiple instances when I have encountered a Drush error message that states "There is no *recommended* release for project X" when I try to download a new module. This can sometimes be frustrating because it means that you either need to download the module manually or you need to specify the specific v...

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Filtered Water Bottles

7@netlobo.com (lobo235) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:51:10 GMT

A recent trend is sweeping the nation that is reducing waste in landfills and saving consumers money. The idea of using water bottles with a built in filter is becoming more popular as everyone looks for ways to reduce their 'Carbon Footprint'. A filtered water bottle can be used 300+ times before the filter needs to be replaced. By purchasing one filtered water bottle and reusing it you can preve...

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Double Sleeping Bags - Make Car Camping More Comfortable

fairymom@gmail.com (fairymom) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:17:11 GMT

I love camping. Anticipation is half the fun of it. I spend several days thinking about the enjoyable experience I am going to have in the cool mountain air, relaxing and connecting with nature. I also spend a lot of time planning and preparing for my adventure. I make lists of items to buy, items to pack, meals to prepare, and possible activities to pursue during my trip.&...

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Electric Hedge Trimmers - Make Yard Work a Breeze

7@netlobo.com (lobo235) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:04:50 GMT

In front of our house we have a row of boxwood shrubs that need trimming every year. In the past we have used hedge shears to get the job done and it was a very tedious job. This year we decided to purchase an electric hedge trimmer to get the shrubs trimmed quickly and we were truly amazed at how much better it was to use the electric hedge trimmer. Not only is it faster to use the electric hedge...

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Propane Distribution Tree - Great For Camping

7@netlobo.com (lobo235) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:46:47 GMT

Through years of camping we have accumulated a good collection of camping gear that makes our camping trips easier and more enjoyable. Some of the gear that has been most useful are the camping appliances that use propane. Most of these propane appliances are designed to use the small green 1-lb propane canisters. These 1-lb propane canisters come in handy because they are small, light, and relati...

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Gall Bladder Surgery: What to expect

doulamom@gmail.com (camilla) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:49:04 GMT

Pre-op I have had unexplained pain in my abdomen, especially after eating, since I was a little kid. I had several tests before scheduling surgery to have my gall bladder removed. The first test was a simple ultrasound of the gall bladder. The radiologist looked for gall stones or other signs of abnormality. It is possible for a bad gall bladder to go undetected by a simple ultrasound. The n...

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Clear File Input Using Javascript

7@netlobo.com (lobo235) — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:45:18 GMT

Changing the value of input fields using javascript is normally a very easy task. You will run into problems though if you are trying to change the value of a file input field because it is a read-only attribute. The reason it is read-only is so that you, the developer, can't change which file the user is uploading to your site. If you could change which file they are uploading you could, theoreti...

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Free iPhone Ringtone Pack

7@netlobo.com (lobo235) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:53:21 GMT

I recently set out to create a bunch of ringtones for my iPhone since I was sick of all the ones that come with the iPhone. I learned that you can create a ringtone from songs you download from iTunes using the iTunes 'Create Ringtone' option when you right-click the song. What many people don't know is that you can create your own ringtones from any sound file that iTunes can play. So i worked ha...

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