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Friday, May 18, 2012

WordPress 3.4 Beta 4

Less bugs, more polish, the same beta disclaimers. Download, test, report bugs. Thanks much. /ryan #thewholebrevitything

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Amtrak Enlists iPhone as a Service Tool

New York Times writer Brian X. Chen reports that Amtrak is replacing its old manual ticketing system with iPhone, noting that the company is among the “growing number of businesses” to use iOS devices to improve operations. Chen reports that the system will allow conductors to keep track of passengers in real time and also provide updates to railway staff, such as if a disabled person is getting on at a particular stop or if equipment fails. Amtrak’s Matt Hardison says, “We’ve made a number of important improvements for both our customers and Amtrak, all in one fell swoop.”

From http://www.apple.com

Apple Reports Record March Quarter Sales of iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2012 second quarter ended March 31, 2012. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $39.2 billion and quarterly net profit of $11.6 billion, or $12.30 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $24.7 billion and net profit of $6.0 billion, or $6.40 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. “We’re thrilled with sales of over 35 million iPhones and almost 12 million iPads in the March quarter,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “The new iPad is off to a great start, and across the year you’re going to see a lot more of the kind of innovation that only Apple can deliver.”

From http://www.apple.com

The Sun is Brighter Than About 85% ofthe Rest of the Stars in the Milky Way

Once regarded by astronomers as a small and relatively insignificant star, the Sun is now known to be brighter than about 85% of the stars in the Milky Way. Contrary to popular belief, it is also white, not yellow, despite being classified as a “yellow” dwarf. Reference

From http://www.todayifoundout.com

5.1 Update – A Couple of API Changes

Time for another quick 5.1 update. Progress on the version continues nicely. As always, you can view all the 5.1 happenings on our development and bug tracking pages. In this update, I thought I would cover a couple of API changes were are making in 5.1. API’s (Application Programming Interface) are hooks available to Simple:Press [...]

From http://simple-press.com

Calling All Contributors: Community Summit 2012

Each year, the WordPress core development team meets in person for a week to work together and discuss the vision for WordPress in the coming year. As annual events go, it’s easily my favorite. Don’t get me wrong, I love attending WordCamps and local WordPress meetups (which are awesome and you should try to attend [...]

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gerikg on "bbpress forum on wordpress page"

http://bbpress.org/forums/topic/make-bbpress-a-page-in-wordpress

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chrishajer on "bbpress forum on wordpress page"

I think the forum plugins tend to be slow, but that's just anecdotal.

bbPress is great, it will just require some work to make it look like your WordPress. It's not as simple as just creating a page and BAM! bbPress looks like WordPress. You will need to create a new template for bbPress that looks like your WordPress blog, or find a bbPress template that matches what you're using for WordPress.

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airodyssey on "How to put the RSS feed as a page"

To add to what timethief said, here's more info about feeds in general. It contains the same links timethief gave for your feeds, plus a few more:

http://en.support.wordpress.com/feeds/

From http://en.forums.wordpress.com

timethief on "How to put the RSS feed as a page"

@killerdays

As airodyssey has said all wordpress blogs are equiped with feeds. This is the URL for the RSS feed to your posts (entries)

http://projectwolf.wordpress.com/feed/

This is the URL for the RSS feed for comments made on your blog

http://projectwolf.wordpress.com/comments/feed/

Click them and prove to yourself they are working. If you wish you can set up blog subscriptions. See here > http://en.support.wordpress.com/blog-subscriptions/ and here > http://en.support.wordpress.com/widgets/blog-subscription-widget/

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Status Update on 5.1 #4

The last week, while still mainly dedicated to creating our forthcoming 5.1 release, has also seen us concentrating on a couple of issues of catchup – things that were possible in previous versions but were missed in version 5. The first has revolved around uploading. Those of you who may remember the old File Manager [...]

From http://simple-press.com

How Do Bees Produce a Queen Bee?

J. Doherty asks: How do Honey bees produce a queen bee? I mentioned this in an article on Honey bees a couple years ago in the Bonus Facts, but for those who missed it, Honey bees create a queen bee for a few different reasons, such as the death of the previous queen bee, if

From http://www.todayifoundout.com

Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Walnuts, Coconuts, Macadamia Nuts, Tom Cruise, Peanuts, and Pistachios are all Technically Not Nuts

The following aren’t actually nuts: almonds, Brazil nuts, Cashews, Walnuts, Coconuts, Macadamia nuts, Peanuts, Tom Cruise, and Pistachios, among others. OK, so Tom Cruise is a nut, but in a totally non-botanical way. Reference

From http://www.todayifoundout.com

How to melt broken crayons to make heart-shaped crayons for Valentine's Day

Broken crayons kind of suck. They make it hard for you to stuff all your crayons back into your crayon box uniformly, plus then you have to ditch the wrapper and it all looks like a mess.

Make broken crayons prettier by crafting these heart-shaped crayons that are great for Valentine's Day.

Kids can help with these, a great way to use up broken crayon pieces.
These could be included in treat ba

Watch the how-to video for How to melt broken crayons to make heart-shaped crayons for Valentine's Day on WonderHowTo.

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From http://www.wonderhowto.com

How to craft a pretty jordan almond flower wedding favor

Jordan almonds are muy delicious, so why not treat your wedding guests to a yummy treat by giving them jordan almonds as wedding favors? And we're not just talking about the normal, boring route of placing a bunch in bags and tying them with a ribbon.

Check out this video to learn how to craft a jordan almond flower that's edible and cute.

Watch the how-to video for How to craft a pretty jordan almond flower wedding favor on WonderHowTo.

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How to download videos from YouTube onto your computer

So you see a great video on YouTube and you want to save it to your hard drive. But YouTube won't let you download their videos! Fortunately, this tutorial has the answer, showing you a nifty program that will let you download as many YouTube videos as your hard drive can handle.

Watch the how-to video for How to download videos from YouTube onto your computer on WonderHowTo.

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From http://www.wonderhowto.com

How to change your Google Chrome theme in twenty seconds or less

Google just makes everything easier! This video shows you how you can find a theme for your copy of Google Chrome, download it and install it in less than twenty seconds. It's incredibly easy, and there are so many themes to choose from!

Watch the how-to video for How to change your Google Chrome theme in twenty seconds or less on WonderHowTo.

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How to Protect Privacy on Twitter

Want to protect your privacy on Twitter? Now Twitter has made available options which allow you to opt out of Twitter suggestions and tailored results,...

From feeds.quickonlinetips.com

That Must Be Some Delicious Pudding

This week we learned Mark Zuckerberg could spend $300,000 a day for the rest of his life and still have money left over. How do you spend that much in a single day?

“He could start a new diet, where he could eat nine daily servings of the world’s most expensive pudding. Let’s call it the Billionaire Nerd Diet.”

That’s from CNBC’s Robert Frank, talking on HTDE this week. That pudding, by the way, is $34,000 a serving.

From http://howtodoeverything.org

How to stay safe at the NATO summit, and Jon Langford of The...

How to stay safe at the NATO summit, and Jon Langford of The Mekons helps a listener learn how to sing country music. Plus we help Mark Zuckerberg spend all his money, and special guest Peter Sagal tastes our fresh batch of Taco Gin.

[Image credit: Sherif9282, Creative Commons]

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Monmouthpedia: World’s First Wikipedia Town

Monmouthpedia has created the World’s First Wikipedia Town in Monmouth, Wales. As part of the project, the whole city got free town wide wi-fi and then...

From feeds.quickonlinetips.com

Thursday, May 17, 2012

How is Podcasting Used?

Although podcasting is new, it is well on its way to becoming a mainstream communication medium. Podcasting, simply put, is audio files that are delivered via RSS. Many people believe that podcasting is solely for the distribution of music files, but really, nothing could be further from the truth. This emerging method of audio file distribution has opened an array of marketing and communication opportunities to businesses. Currently, most who are familiar with podcasting are technically savvy, but it is clear that podcasting will be more than a passing fad as many businesses are adopting podcasting and employing it in unusual yet powerful ways. Podcasting can be used for talk shows, tutorials, music demos, educational training, stories, comedy clips, debates or even foreign language tutorials.

How is Podcasting Used

From http://www.rss-specifications.com

ABCs of RSS Feeds

Implementing RSS - Really Simple Syndication can be aided by an understanding of the terms relating to RSS. Learn the ABCs of RSS....

A - AutoDiscovery

Auto Discovery is code that is inserted into the header of an HTML web page, which then indicates to readers that an RSS feed is available for the content.

B - Blogs

Blogs are web logs that are updated regularly, usually on a daily basis. Blogs generally contain information related to a specific topic. In some cases, blogs are used as daily diaries about people's personal lives, political views, or even as social commentaries. The truth of the matter is that blogs can be shaped into whatever the author wants them to be. While initially thought of as diaries or online journals, blogs have evolved into the latest fresh web content.

C - Cache

Cache is a temporary storage area for frequently-accessed or recently-accessed data. Having certain data stored in a cache area speeds up the operation of the computer. Using a cache with RSS feeds will help minimize bandwidth and display an RSS feed's content quicker.

ABCs of RSS Feeds

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How to Buy One Share of Any Company Easily

Do you want to buy one share of any company like Apple, Facebook, Dell, Adobe etc. in a few minutes with a credit card! Some...

From feeds.quickonlinetips.com

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

How to make a Star of David craft with your children for Hanukkah

Teach your children about Hanukkah while making this fun Star of David craft! You will need: at least six craft sticks or popsicle sticks per craft; crayons, markers or paint; non toxic craft glue; yarn; tissue paper and safety scissors.

Watch the how-to video for How to make a Star of David craft with your children for Hanukkah on WonderHowTo.

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From http://www.wonderhowto.com

How to paint a unicorn with face paint for anywhere on the body

In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to create a very beautiful unicorn using face paint. You can use this design anywhere on the body, from your arm to your face. This is a great activity to do with your kids.