Lisa Sabin-Wilson. Designer. Author. Espresso and WordPress addict
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March
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Jeeves Cashes InWow. I wonder . . . is Jeeves single? more »
December
29
CensorzillaCensorship only a true geek can appreciate. Not that I appreciate it, mind you. I'm a Geek-In-Denial™ more »
October
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When it rains . . it downpoursWell, obviously I'm back up and running after a, relatively, uneventful reformat and rebuild of my system. Whee, it's nice to have a clean system that is functioning at it's best ...more »
October
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Reformat ReadyI decided to do the reformat/rebuild tonight. Since tonight I'm on call for Hospice, it makes no sense for me to get deep into working on my many projects, I figured ...more »
October
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Outsource-XPIn preparing my machine for a reformat and rebuild - I am, of course, backing up everything. If anyone using Outlook 2003 has tried the import/export of your accounts, rules, sigs ...more »
October
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Love/HateI have a well defined love/hate relationship with my computer. On one hand, I love the thing. It's my greatest hobby from talking with my friends online, keeping in ...more »
September
18
More on the Spam MonsterWell, yesterday, I got over 3000+ pieces of spam from that little monster. He has program that is automated to just keep hitting your wp-comments-post.php every 2-3 seconds, dropping the email ...more »
September
17
Spam MonsterI found a little monster in my email box today. He's spamming my blog. Apparently these guys have gotten wise to the WordPress way of comment spam control and know that the ...more »
September
7
Converters!Michael has his new domain up and he's made the change over to WordPress! His template converted perfectly - - WordPress SO rocks. Suzi's 2 blogs have been sucessfully converted from MT ...more »
August
19
For Mog, With Love.ieSpell is a free Internet Explorer browser extension that spell checks text input boxes on a webpage. It should come in particularly handy for users who do a lot of web-based text ...more »
August
11
Microsoft SQLI"m in the process of dragging myself to a very comfortable working level with MicroSoft SQL. I have a few SAM'S E-Books that I'm going through, as well as a couple ...more »
August
11
GMail WoesA while back, I posted concerns I had regarding GMail, Google's web mail service. I never did get an account, deciding that I already have enough space and bandwidth in my ...more »
August
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Someone please just shoot me!Still in training. I'm sitting here doing XML compliant coding samples. What are you doing with your Sunday afternoon? more »
June
16
Gmail HypeSo far, I've been offered Gmail accounts by 6 different people. What's the hype, really? I have my domain mail. If my domain happens to go down for whatever reason - ...more »
May
2
StatsI realize I'm the only person in the world who gives a rip...but.... more »
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  • Li-sa Sa-bin Wil-son: [lee-suh sey-bin will-sun] - pronoun; 1. A wife, mother & friend; 2. Blog Designer & WebHost; 3. Author of WordPress For Dummies; 4. Scuba diver; 5. Downhill Skier; 6. Am. Photographer; 7. Espresso sipper;
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    WordPress For Dummies, author Lisa Sabin-Wilson, Amazon.ComI wrote the First Edition of WordPress For Dummies, published Nov. '07. I'm currently writing the 2nd Edition, due to be published in Fall '08...read more »
    Acknowledgements | Forward | TOC | Ch. 1
    Bonus Chapter: What's New in WordPress 2.5
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    • I just donated to the prize pool for the WordPress MU Plugin Competition. REALLY looking forward to the great MU plugins they come up with! What a great idea! Are you a plugin developer? Well get over there and enter...and win! :)

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    • The panel picker for SXSW 09 is now live and you're able to vote for panels/presentations you'd like to see at SXSW in Austin in March 09. My Panel on WordPress Magazine Theming is up, if you're care to cast your vote for it - I'd surely appreciate it! It's the ONLY prospective panel at SWSX about WordPress - - let's get WP represented!! Go here to cast your vote and thanks!

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    • FYI for users of my xMark WordPress Theme .. yesterday, I released an upgrade. xMark v2.5 available for download. Updated for WP 2.6, with a few enhancements and adjustments.

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    • David Span recently asked me to guest blog at MyBlogIt.net on WordPress. I was flattered. I am honored. I am done with my post there and he's got it up today: WordPress Magazine Themes: Quick Anatomy Lesson.. complete with PowerPoint presentation and Video (eek!). Thanks so much David!

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    • So, I'm Plurking. Anyone Social Network'd out, yet? Add me, won't you?

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    • IssacFrost: :d Yeah does look tempting to try it out. But seriously...
    • IssacFrost: Thanks for the welcome Lisa! :)
    • Mr C: You know what’s sadder than all the posts on here about...
    • Dawn: Don’t take the risk. It’s soooooo not worth it....
    • Bob: Hi Erik, Did the NASE/MEGA person leave a brochure? I am...
    • Lisa: @Barce and @Mike - sounds like the two of you are doing...
    • IssacFrost: Thanks this answered my question. I’ve been...
    • IssacFrost: Okay now I’m totally confused :- how did both of...
    • Mark: I’m finally doing what I love, and love what I’m...
    • Erik: Hey everyone- An NASE / MEGA agent came over today from 9am...
    • IssacFrost: I can’t find a contact information… you...
    • IssacFrost: Thanks! Well I am definitely going to Borders to pick...
    • IssacFrost: Ah yes and the computer did die BEFORE I beat it into a...
    • IssacFrost: This sounds like the time my computer died on me :( I...
    • IssacFrost: I find myself in a sort of opposite effect right now. I...