Dan Masters Online » Entertainment http://www.danmasters.net Dan Masters Playground Online Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:29:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= I’m Now Officially Addicted to How Stuff Works http://www.danmasters.net/im-now-officially-addicted-to-how-stuff-works.htm http://www.danmasters.net/im-now-officially-addicted-to-how-stuff-works.htm#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:58:35 +0000 Dan http://www.danmasters.net/im-now-officially-addicted-to-how-stuff-works.htm While searching through the most popular podcasts on iTunes the other day I stumbled upon the Stuff You Should Know podcast. Right off the bat I found a segment on Should You Eat a Gluten Free Diet. It was a good 1/2 segment on what celiac disease is, where it came from, and how to treat it. Other interesting podcasts are How Does the Mafia Work and how does immigration work.

If that wasn’t enough they actually have an iPhone app that not only has these podcasts but videos and articles as well. I have found a new, educational, time waster. The app is awesome and can be downloaded here – How Stuff Works iPhone App

]]> http://www.danmasters.net/im-now-officially-addicted-to-how-stuff-works.htm/feed 0 Butterfly at the Gas Station http://www.danmasters.net/butterfly-at-the-gas-station.htm http://www.danmasters.net/butterfly-at-the-gas-station.htm#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:00:02 +0000 Dan http://www.danmasters.net/?p=832 A little fun with the iPhone 4 at the gas station. I edited this on my iPhone as well.

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]]> http://www.danmasters.net/butterfly-at-the-gas-station.htm/feed 0 Places I Like – Que Pasa Mexican Restaurant http://www.danmasters.net/places-i-like-que-pasa-mexican-restaurant.htm http://www.danmasters.net/places-i-like-que-pasa-mexican-restaurant.htm#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:48:37 +0000 Dan http://www.danmasters.net/places-i-like-que-pasa-mexican-restaurant.htm que-pasa-round-rock-tx1 I have been eating at Que Pasa in Round Rock, Texas for several months now and thought that I would give them a shout out. I like Mexican food in general but was severally disappointed in the type of Mexican food that was served here in Texas. The reason for my disappointment was that Mexican food on the West Coast is different then it is here in Texas.

There is a reason that Mexican food here in Texas is called Tex Mex – it’s different. After several months of not having an Mexican food my wife and went to try some Tex Mex with a different mindset – we are trying something new so don’t expect it taste like West Coast Mexican food. With that mindset we loved it and frequent several Tex Mex places in the area.

Back to Que Pasa…

We stumbled upon Que Pasa about 6 months ago when El Arroyo closed near the Baskin Robbins off of Highway 79. We decided to try. From the first day we were impressed. It was West Coast style Mexican food and was great.

I have tried several things on their menu but usually go for their Flautas (made with corn tortillas as opposed to flour). Some times I will opt for a crispy shredded beef taco and/or an enchilada. Their fajitas are good as well. Another thing that I really like about Que Pasa are the prices, they are really affordable.

Some people here in Texas may not like Que Pasa because their food is not traditional Tex Max and that is understandable. I think if they would go there with an open mind, like we did to Tex Mex restaurants here in Texas, then I think that they would be pleasantly surprised.

]]> http://www.danmasters.net/places-i-like-que-pasa-mexican-restaurant.htm/feed 0 Carl’s JR Comes to Texas http://www.danmasters.net/carls-jr-comes-to-texas.htm http://www.danmasters.net/carls-jr-comes-to-texas.htm#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:39:24 +0000 Dan http://www.danmasters.net/?p=304 carls-jr-cedar-park-txCarl’s Jr has come to the great state of Texas and setup shop in Cedar Park which is just 15 minutes north of Austin.

Carl’s Jr started way back in the 40′s in Southern California as a hot dog cart and has been growing nationally ever since. Having grown up in So Cal myself I frequented Carl’s for the Western Bacon Cheese Burger. This hamburger consists of a flame broiled patty, cheese, bacon, onion rings, and BBQ sauce. It is truly a unique burger that I missed when moving to Texas.

Today I went to Car’ls Jr in Cedar Park to relive my days Western Bacon Cheese Burger delight and I was not disappointed. The burger was great. It seems that they have upgrade to a new style of french fries that are the “natural cut” fries which were quite tasty.

The only drawback to the Cedar Park location is that the seating is limited. I was lucky to get a seat even though I got there before the lunch rush. As I was finishing there were people with food but without a seat. They do have room to add tables outside and I would highly recommend it.

In talking with the server that took my order Carl’s is planning on adding 15 more locations in the area. The sever also said that their was another Carl’s Jr in the southern part of Austin but was not sure of the exact location.

All-in-all it was a good experience and I am happy to have another creature comfort from my days in California. Now all we need in In & Out Burger here in Texas!

]]> http://www.danmasters.net/carls-jr-comes-to-texas.htm/feed 0 Ken Block – The Best Driving That I Have Ever Seen http://www.danmasters.net/ken-block-the-best-driving-that-i-have-ever-seen.htm http://www.danmasters.net/ken-block-the-best-driving-that-i-have-ever-seen.htm#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:41:59 +0000 Dan http://www.danmasters.net/?p=249 This guy is simply amazing.

You can see all of his videos here – Ken Block Racing

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]]> http://www.danmasters.net/funny-the-simpsons-take-on-apple.htm/feed 0 Funny Videos – Squirrels Dancing to Michael Jackson http://www.danmasters.net/squirrels-dancing-to-michael-jackson.htm http://www.danmasters.net/squirrels-dancing-to-michael-jackson.htm#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:19:57 +0000 Dan http://www.danmasters.net/?p=236 Need I say more?

]]> http://www.danmasters.net/squirrels-dancing-to-michael-jackson.htm/feed 0 Funny Videos – The Matrix, on Windows XP http://www.danmasters.net/funny-videos-the-matrix-on-windows-xp.htm http://www.danmasters.net/funny-videos-the-matrix-on-windows-xp.htm#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:09:23 +0000 Dan http://www.danmasters.net/?p=232 A great video by college humor showing how the world of the Matrix would be if it ran on Windows XP.

]]> http://www.danmasters.net/funny-videos-the-matrix-on-windows-xp.htm/feed 0 The Justice League Coming to the Silver Screen Soon? http://www.danmasters.net/the-justice-league-coming-to-the-silver-screen-soon.htm http://www.danmasters.net/the-justice-league-coming-to-the-silver-screen-soon.htm#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:40:21 +0000 Dan http://www.danmasters.net/the-justice-league-coming-to-the-silver-screen-soon.htm justice-leauge Over the weekend my wife and I went to see the The Hulk which I thought was much better then the last Hulk movie. I like Edward Norton so the fact that he and Liv Taylor where in it already caused it to score points with me. It was basically the same story as the last Hulk movie but I felt that they did a much better job with this one. As good as it was though I still like Iron Man the best.

At the end of The Hulk Robert Downey Jr walks in as the same character he played in Iron Man and tells the General that he is putting a little "team" together and is wondering if he is interested. Even if the General isn’t interested I sure am. I think it is a brilliant marketing ploy to link all of these movies together. They will be able to have their own individual adventures while having movies together as well. I am sure we will see several cameos in the individual character’s films which I think is cool.

Anyway, I have not see anything "Official" around the web but I am sure it won’t be long before it gains traction.

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]]> http://www.danmasters.net/the-justice-league-coming-to-the-silver-screen-soon.htm/feed 0 The Offspring – Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace is Now Out http://www.danmasters.net/the-offspring-rise-and-fall-rage-and-grace-is-now-out.htm http://www.danmasters.net/the-offspring-rise-and-fall-rage-and-grace-is-now-out.htm#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:24:01 +0000 Dan http://www.danmasters.net/the-offspring-rise-and-fall-rage-and-grace-is-now-out.htm Rise-and-fall-rage-and-graceI wasn’t that big of an Offspring fan before but about a month and a half ago they released a single from their upcoming album Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace named Hammerhead. It was a pretty cool song that had very military sounding lyrics. The lyrics mentioned things like "Camouflage and guns, risk my life to keep my people from harm" and "Through this doorway, what’s on the other side, never knowing what i will find, locked and loaded voices screaming Let’s Go!". It is a pretty intense song which reminds me of our military personnel in other lands who are in harm’s way.

Anyway today the entire album was released and I purchased it hoping that the rest of the album would be as cool and intense as Hammerhead. I was really surprised at the fact that the rest of the album is pretty mellow except the last song Rise and Fall. In fact the album is the most mellow album that I have heard them make. I have two other albums from them and they are pretty intense. Honestly, I am not sure if I like it or not.

Oh well, I have paid the money for it so I will listen to it for a few more times and see if it grows on me. I guess this just isn’t what I expected.

You can listen to previews and buy it for $8.99 over at Amazon.com.

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