Archive for November, 2007
Customizing WordPress to function as a full-blown Content Managed System is really not that difficult. If one takes a little time and does some research you can extend it in some pretty nifty directions.
One simple and powerful function is to use an if statement to test a condition for a specific page and then include a file if it is true. This enables you to post a graphic or have a block of text show-up in locations on the page that are not defined explicitly within a sidebar for instance.
November 26, 2007
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Today, while wondering in a guitar shop to pick-up a 4th string for my acoustic guitar, a beautiful red metallic telecaster look-alike flew into my hands. OK, so it didn't happen exactly that way. But once I got my hands on this beauty I knew my long desired dream for a red metallic Tele had come to fruition. Technically it's a Samick Signature Guitar but for all practical purposes it's built to be a very nice Fender Telecaster for a much cheaper price.
For those of you non-guitar playing frien
November 23, 2007
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I enjoy holidays. The break from work is always welcomed time with family and friends and of course great food. But holidays remind us of our history and the blessings of our present life. Thanksgiving is perhaps my favorite holiday as it seems to have stayed true to it's roots.
There is certainly many folk who enjoy the afternoon football game, while nothing wrong with it, little is truly related to thankfulness. Black Friday follows after but that I attribute to Christmas which is so
November 22, 2007
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More and more in real world development projects I'm finding WordPress to be a robust Content Management System that is very configurable for developing small to mid-size websites. The functionality and extensibility of WordPress is ever increasing for rolling your own CMS.
In addition to my continued development of ets-lindgren.com, the main website for ETS-Lindgren, I've been a busy beaver at work on some key projects. In October we launched a new marketing initiative for WiMAX Radiated Per
November 21, 2007
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It's amazing how an inanimate object can become such a familiar friend. Yesterday I had the realization that coffee and I need to part ways for good. In the last couple of weeks I have had a few cups. It was part an experiment and part just enjoyment of the drink. The addiction, if it's still there, did not feel intense. At this point, it's not an agonizing reality, but rather just a reality; I am no longer a coffee drinker. I'll spare you the gory details, but my body does better without it. So
November 13, 2007
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I love eating waffles. They are by far my favorite breakfast food. After going through several waffle makers, we took the plunge a few years back and purchased this little model and could not be happier. It's a Villaware we picked-up at Williams-Sonoma and we've been in breakfast heaven since. Constructed of heavy medal parts, non-stick surface and a built-in alarm to alert you when those tasty, golden brown creations are ready; it's a dream to use. This appliance is well-built in every way.
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November 8, 2007
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