How to Share Sidebars Across a WordPress Network

On a recent WordPress Network (WPMU) project, I’ve needed to display the same sidebar and associated widgets across all the sites in the entire network. Since switch_to_blog() has been deprecated and an attempt at monkey-patching sent me deeper into the bowels of WordPress than I felt was warranted… I turned all the necessary widgets into …

Blinders

“If only the reader could learn to ignore 60% of what’s here, she might have a chance at a pleasant experience. Please stop helping. What you’ve got here is not content, but noise.” – Andy Rutledge

Asocial Tech

“Stop staring at that little screen in your hands, turn your head and have a look at the big screen of life. Technology is really far away from improving the social part of our lives, but it has all the power to do it. That’s what frustrates me even more.” – falseisnottrue

The High Touch of the HP TouchPad

Just placed my order for the HP TouchPad. While the “I’m interested” was handled online & confirmed via email, the reserve and subsequent order were both handled over the phone. The reps on the other end were very courteous and comfortable, and non-pushy. They even reminded me of their 21 day return policy. An experience …