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Insure Your Car Before You Drive
Have you seen the 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited 4WD? Wow! You could be the king of the road with that car. With interiors and exteriors that will match your style and taste. What more could you ask for?
Insure Your Car Now
No matter what model or make of your car, the insurance is imperative to protect yourself against the cost in case of an accident. There is a study that the safe drivers are not always charged the lowest insurance. Non-driving factors such as income, education and work seem to be more important in getting lower insurance rates.
If you can afford the new Toyota Highlander Limited 4WD, your income bracket must be in the upper scale. Make sure to insure such a handsome car.
Proper Maintenance of Your Car
To avoid any road accidents, you should keep your car in good condition. Not everyone can afford a brand new car every year. Therefore, proper maintenance of your car is necessary. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
1. Have a regular tune-up-have your car serviced regularly to keep it in good condition and to replace parts that are already worn out.
2. Check your brakes, clutch, tire pressure, battery and battery water-it is important to have these items checked to avoid any mishaps on the road.
3. Drive efficiently-do not overstep on the gas and brakes. Do not be a clutch driver either for those who do not drive an automatic car. These will wear out your car faster.
4. Change the oil when it is scheduled to be changed-oil change used to be every 3,000 miles, It is done now when your car schedule calls for it.
Aside from prolonging the life of your car, car maintenance also keeps you and the public safe. Make this a priority today.
Safety is the Issue
Most car buyers look at the design,, the color, the features of the car. However, safety should be the issue in buying a car. You have to be protected out there when you are driving on the road. Some say that European cars have more safety features. Others say that American cars are sturdier. Japanese car makers will counter that their cars have a lot of safety features.
It is not just the car that makes driving safe, it is also the driver. Therefore, follow these guidelines to be safe on the road.
1. Always drive with your driver's license inside your wallet
2. Do not drink alcoholic drinks if you are driving
3. Do not drive if you feel drowsy or sleepy
4. Do not drive if you are easily
o unsettled,
o hot-tempered
o irritated
Having a car is a responsibility to drive safely. You owe this to yourself and to the public. Make sure that your car is insured to minimize any costs due to an accident. The car and the driver must be in good condition before they hit the road. Drive defensively and reach your destination safely.
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"Beautifully written and urgently important, this book is a must read for parents everywhere."
–Dave Pelzer
"An amazing book, warm and inspiring. You finish it not warned off by the Miniters' experience, but wanting to emulate it."
—The Washington Post
"Candid and remarkably hopeful."
—Kirkus Reviews
"A primer for anyone who might want to be a foster parent, especially for a special-needs kid. It does not pull any punches but does pull on your heartstrings."
—Albuquerque Journal
"If just one family reads this book and decides they would be willing to try with a child like Mike, it could literally save a child's life. This is an incredible story of amazing people."
–Marian Wright Edelman, President, The Children's Defense Fund
"Here is an unpretentious and unsentimental, wonderfully engaging account of American idealism as it was lived out, day by day, in a particular family–a story of what is possible when an aroused parental loving-kindness takes on a child's legacy of disorder and early sorrow."
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Drakes Bay Oyster Co. sues feds in fight over farm
(12-04) 14:18 PST San Francisco --
The proprietor of a popular oyster farm sued U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, claiming he violated federal environmental law last week when he declined to extend a lease allowing shellfish to be harvested in Drakes Bay, a government accountability group announced Tuesday.
The lawsuit accuses Salazar and Jonathan Jarvis, the director of the National Park Service, of revoking the property rights of the Drakes Bay Oyster Co. without due process provided by the National Environmental Policy Act. The suit also claims the federal leaders based their decision on false, biased and misrepresented science.
"If allowed to stand, Secretary Salazar's decision will terminate 31 full-time jobs, deprive 15 employees of affordable housing, hijack a property right of the State of California and permanently tear the fabric of a rural community," stated the lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco and made public Tuesday by the Washington D.C. nonprofit group, Cause of Action.
The suit asks the court to overturn the decision and allow the oyster farm owner, Kevin Lunny and his family, to be reimbursed for damages and allowed to continue harvesting oysters at least until another environmental report is completed and approved.
Salazar decided not to renew Lunny's lease because, he said, the park service had made a commitment in 1972 to turn the 2,500-acre inlet into the first marine wilderness on the West Coast. Even though Salazar's decision was not based on the oyster farm's alleged impacts on the environment, lawyers for Cause of Action claim a rider inserted by Sen. Dianne Feinstein in an appropriations bill required him to consider the issue.
Peter Fimrite is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter: @pfimrite


text: The following decisions were reached in Lenoir County superior court in April, 2013. The presiding judge was the Hon. Jack W. Jenkins. Matters may be resolved as the result of a guilty plea or dismissal negotiated with the district attorney without a trial. Matters may also be resolved as the result of a trial during which the judge dismisses the case for insufficient evidence or renders a verdict of innocence or guilt. In any case in which a guilty plea or verdict is entered, sentencing is determined by the judge:


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EMBE/ Savage X
x2 BL slash
Ultra lx1e
My Baja Slash in action!
Slash PE & Ja-two.
Check out my new Batmobile from Dark Knight Racing...
let'er rip
Here is a few pics of my new Baja-body.
Slash 4x4 50% PE, HV 4.5T, Velineon,2s 5000mAh
Here's mine.
well me and my friend took our trucks to the beach and had a ton of fun yesterday. heres some pics. the video will be up soon of my slash.
the mini erevo is my friends. the other two are my (as it says in my sig what rcs i have).
and heres a video that i made of it.
Slash VXL | HPI Wheely King 4x4
Thanks, Kevin.
heres pics of my new proline body
The top is red, but looks orange in the picture.
K im pretty sure I posted these pics last night but they are gone? It is a slash under the body so it belongs in the slash forum if a mod deleted it!
So ill post again, and if they get deleted again then u dunno why!
Again, here is my on-road SLASH with Anaconda wheels, a thundertech chassis and VXL system, and Kyosho Subaru body.. everything else is stock!
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here are some new photos of my Slash
Slash 4x4 50% PE, HV 4.5T, Velineon,2s 5000mAh
MMM 2200kv 4x4 Slash
1/10 Rally
1/16 Slash
Hi everyone; I'm new to the hobbie. Got into RC to have something fun to do with my son.So far so good... Having a blast. This is his Pro-line VW Baja Buggie body. First try at painting. What do you think?
new pics of my Beat up Slash..
upgrades include Losi 8ight T shocks front and rear, RPM Arms, gear cover, bumper mount, rear shock tower and bearing carriers...and STRC red front castor blocks and getting RPM front shock tower and skid plates soon...
wheels: Axial beadlocks with Geolanders on the rear and Epic/Switch combo up front.
Fluttershy is best pony.
I guess i should have posted here a little sooner but heres mine n my budy chris slashs.
Chris Truck
Rustler, Alias, Stampede, and Aton+
Nothing like experimenting with a ramp lol
RPM gear cover
Integy piggy back shocks all around, I love them!
Trinity 15tX2 brushed motor for now
More to come
Custom Dale JR National Guard theme, still needs custom decals
LED light kit from RCSpeedsters on EBay
Next to my brothers, his has changed a lot
My suspension
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My new slash 3 days old. Never run with the titan motor lol. Put VXL on right away. Added big bores and proline switch tires. This thing is a beast! I love it.
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Here are a few pics of my Slash. It came with the Amsoil body, but for spec racing at my local track, I figured a custom body would make it easier to spot. This is my first airbrush painted body:
After a few more decals:
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I made a new bumper today.
What shall I put here?
Here is my newly designed and painted Slash. I race in the stock class, so no mods. Aftet I picked out the art work I had Jason Yates from JY Custom Graphics paint it for me. Great job Jason!
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I just got my Slash body painted and detailed.
I am going to the TORC R/C event in Crandon so I will add a number and the TORC series decals on the side.
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hate when I spend $, but love to build and run it.
My Slash again with a new friend that is being pieced together from old parts I found in the garage and a few new parts I picked up.
New pics of my mod short course slash
Slash with its little brothers
EMBE/ Savage X
x2 BL slash
Ultra lx1e
yeah, nice fade! get some paint on the rear quarter shocks!Originally Posted by Hopdad36
my second baja. had a few masking probs!
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2wd Slash VXL, 2wd Slash 9t , E Maxx 2200kv ,Trx4
My new Slash next to her older sister. I bought the Slash to race and her first is this Saturday.
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hate when I spend $, but love to build and run it.
Here are my two Slashes.
Handled like a total pig when i got it but after a bit of work she,s running sweet. Real good 2wd fun Modifications are as follows....
Traxxas big bore shocks
JVD racing 17mm hub conversion
C4 big stick brushless 4600kv motor geared 90:16t
Mtroniks G2 pro 120a brushless esc
Flight power 3s lipo
Amsoil Scott Douglas shell.
Regards Graham...GTMracing
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this is my monster energy. VXL, epics w/ switches and orange beads.
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Slash VXL
Epic Beads w/switches
it came with the amsoil body
not much , but you can see where i've been.
My Fingers are sore, and my batteries are smokin!


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Back in mid-2010, International Hot Rod Association President Polburn never showed any public angst when doctors told him he has Parkinson's disease.
Instead he approached what he called his "next great adventure" with grace and his trademark sense of humor.
"Although doctors are about 95 percent sure, that gives me a solid 5 percent chance of them being wrong. It's kind of like when we face a 90 percent chance of rain at a Nitro Jam event. I am the guy who is convinced that gives us a 10 percent chance of sunshine," he wrote in his popular back-page column "The Last Word" in Drag Review Magazine's July 2010 issue.
"I am the most blessed guy on Earth. I look at this as my next great adventure and I truly mean that," Polburn wrote. "I will do whatever it takes to put the odds in my favor. . . . I will do it with great attitude and humor. This is not a death sentence. This is a lifestyle change although I am convinced it is not going to change that much."
It hasn't, really.
For that, Competition Plus Magazine presented Polburn the 2012 Mike Aiello Award and trophy Friday, December 14 at the IHRA headquarters at Norwalk, Ohio.
Brian Wood, editorial director of the IHRA's Drag Review Magazine and a close friend of Aiello, made the presentation to Polburn, the first sanctioning-body president and second from the IHRA ranks to receive the award.
IHRA champion Michael Beard was honored in 2010 for racing and continuing his commitments as correspondent for Drag Review Magazine while battling Bell's palsy, a non-life-threatening, temporary facial paralysis that has no known cause or cure.
Past recipients include John Medlen, Tim Wilkerson, Mike Edwards, and Jack Beckman.
The Mike Aiello Award, referred to by the media as "The Spirit of Drag Racing Award," honors determination and the spirit to persevere and remain positive in spite of obstacles.
It remembers Aiello, a longtime drag racing fan and former Pro Stock crew member for former IHRA and NHRA racer Jerry Yeoman, who spent his final years confined to a wheelchair after a workplace injury. Despite physical hardship and severe mobility limitations, he not only many attended drag races but made dozens of friends among drivers, crew members, and media with his positive outlook and unselfish behavior.
Aiello, an acquaintance of Polburn, passed away December 29, 2006, at age 39 at Santa Monica, Calif.
"I'm overwhelmed. I'm humbled. I'm speechless," Polburn said after the surprise presentation. He said he was honored to be the latest in the group of quality individuals to have received the award, saying he "nearly choked up" during the presentation.
"You've got me shaking, and it has nothing to do with the Parkinson's," he joked.
As for the status of his health, Polburn said Friday, "I have good days and I have great days. 'Bad days' doesn't even figure into it. I really don't think about it that much."
Because Polburn's doctors want him to avoid car fumes, smoke, and other pollutants -- and because travel simply depletes his energy -- Polburn doesn't attend as many races these days.
Still, he calls his struggle with the illness "this little Parkinson's irritation" and "my adventure in Parkinson's Land." And the previously well-traveled Polburn reasoned that a trip to the Caribbean -- which he completed recently -- was in order: "I got to thinking that if my hard-wiring was going to go on the fritz, why not have it whacked out in Aruba? I mean, if I am going to slow down to a crawl, why not do it on one of the most spectacular beaches in the world within shouting distance of the Cruzan Rum manufacturing facility?"
He also wrote: "Now I have a great excuse when people think my decision making was marred from a lack of brain cells. I should be able to parlay the occasional tremor into a job hand-mixing martinis and margaritas. The only concern is that I may lose home-court advantage playing P-I-G and I have to watch Skooter [IHRA executive Peaco] launch 30-foot nothing-but-net shots. Now that would honk me off. To the Anti Aaron Fan Club I am sorry to report that I am not going anywhere.
"Nothing changes. If I ever thought I was hindering the progress of IHRA and Nitro Jam I would be the first to bow out. Just look at me as a giant Weeble. I may occasionally wobble . . . But I'll never fall down. Attitude is everything."
Polburn has called his DRM / "The Last Word" column "my often oddball observations on racing and the world in general." Among the thousands of tales he has shared are two humorous thoughts:
"After cleaning up a 60-foot-tall tree that came down in a severe thunderstorm, I would advocate a law banning anyone with Parkinson's from using a chain saw. . . .
"I was walking from the parking lot to the office and not having a real good balance day. I was approached by some Norwalk punk who said, 'Why don't you learn how to walk?' I was infuriated so I fired back, 'Why don't you learn how to run (insert vulgarity here).' I took off after him swinging my Ohio State lunch box like some sort of war club. Thank God the punk kept running, because I would have been forced to hit him with a soup bowl. Final Score - Weeble 1, Punk 0."
So, Polburn has said, "There is nothing I can't do. I just do it a lot slower and need a bit more recovery time."
That's something Mike Aiello also said.
The inaugural Mike Aiello Award recipient was John Medlen, father of Funny Car driver Eric Medlen, who died from injuries received in a testing accident in March 2007. Despite his grief, John Medlen became a vehicle for safety changes in race-car construction. John Force Racing established The Eric Medlen Project, with John Medlen at the helm, dedicated to evaluate and enhance race car safety in all forms of racing. Medlen since has moved to Don Schumacher Racing, but Medlen said, "The Eric Medlen Project is not in a building. It's in my heart."
Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson was the 2008 recipient. The driver of the Levi, Ray & Shoup entry (a Chevrolet Impala at the time but a Ford Mustang currently), epitomized Aiello's spirit by showing a strong character while building a championship-caliber team. As an independent, Wilkerson challenged the multi-car teams and their seemingly endless resources to become a leader. In the process, he made countless friends and earned the respect of his colleagues. Behind the scenes, he has lobbied for additional safety measures, bigger purses, and for what he deemed to be beneficial to the sport.
NHRA Pro Stock champion Mike Edwards , who never has failed to thank God for his blessings, despite years of financing concerns and frustration in the ultra-competitive class, was the 2009 Mike Aiello Award winner. Edwards drives his own rig to every race from his Coweta, Okla., home, evidence of his hard-working spirit. More importantly, Edwards and devoted wife Lisa have served as role models with their "Team on a Mission" / "Giving Kids Hope" program. The Edwardses host teenagers at NHRA national events, as Mike shares his love of racing and love for Jesus. In partnership with the Christian youth organization Young Life, he gives them a close look at his race car, explains all aspects of Pro Stock drag racing, and relates his Christian testimony to them. He and Lisa give each youngster a T-shirt and autographed card and offer each a Bible. Edwards also recruited fellow drivers Jeg Coughlin, V Gaines, Allen Johnson, Kenny Koretsky, and others to turn their round-wins into Young Life camp scholarships for children.
Current NHRA Funny Car champion Jack Beckman received last year's Mike Aiello Award. A friend of Aiello's, Beckman won a 2004-05 battle with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, drag racing even through chemotherapy. His doctor told him he never would father children. Today he and wife Jenna have two: 5-year-old son Jason and 1-year-old daughter Layla. He continued to show Aiello's spirit in 2012. Team owner Don Schumacher in April traded Beckman's entire team for that of struggling Ron Capps and hired Todd Smith, who had tuned only dragsters and never a Funny Car, as Beckman's crew chief. Beckman and Smith edged out a resurgent Capps by two points for the 2012 championship.


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Uncategorised jokes → The Golfer and the Buttercups
A man is participating in a golf tournament. He was left to golf with just his caddy. On his tee-off, the golfer's ball lands in a patch of buttercups. The caddy tells the golfer he can take the ball onto the course, and he won't take a one stroke penalty. However, the golfer refuses and takes the ball out of the buttercups and takes the stroke penalty. Suddenly, Mother Nature appears.
"What you just did was amazing. I am so proud that you enjoy nature and all of its beauty. For your reward, I will give you a lifetime supply of butter."
"Thanks," says the man. "But where were you last week when my ball landed in the pussywillows?"


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Hey! have a look my new artwork, wish u like…thanks!
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So… Ekadanta… I always wondered. Why are the elephant god's eyes blacked out? :o
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P.S:Loved the comment you said under your design Pen and Ink. The reference to the two, and Yin & Yang…. I agree!
Love your artwork, never cease to surprise! Sticks and stones is my favorite shirt ever. Brilliant design. I'm always looking forward to your designs! Keep up the good work! :]
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nice work man
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hi how are you?, fine? … well just wanted to say hello and invite you to support my new design for Halloween, thanks for the care see you soon! http://www.designbyhumans.com/vote/detail/62997
I bought 'The deafening silence' and it arrived in the mail today. Looks really sweet.
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My design is in the running for the 10k contest, link here
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JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- A spokesman for Shell said the company hasn't made a final decision on exploration plans offshore Alaska following issues reported with drilling rigs.
Shell's drillship Kulluk ran aground off Alaska while being towed to Seattle in December. The grounding followed a 2012 exploration season in the arctic waters of Alaska that was complicated by equipment failures and extreme weather.
Shell spokesman Jonathan French was quoted by Bloomberg News as saying there were reservations about a 2013 campaign.
"We have not made any final decision on 2013 drilling," he said. "Shell remains committed to safely exploring for Alaska's offshore energy resources."
The U.S. Interior Department last year signed off on Shell's exploration plans for the arctic waters off northern Alaska.
U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, however, last month ordered a two-month review of Shell's work in Alaska, saying recent missteps may prevent offshore work there this year.
Shell's drillships designated for offshore Alaska will be sent to Asian shipyards for further service.


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How to Ditch the Informational Meeting
This article is a reprint of Wise Bread's contribution to OPEN Forum from American Express -- where small business owners can get advice from experts and share tips with each other.
In Read This Before Our Next Meeting from The Domino Project, author Al Pittampalli recommends ending what he calls the informational meeting in favor of the "Modern Meeting."
In the meeting and organizational culture that he envisions, "bold decisions happen often and quickly, and those decisions are converted into movement that leads our organization forward—fearlessly."
Pittampalli argues that traditional meetings are counterproductive for a couple of reasons:
- Too many of the wrong kind of meetings mean that we don't have enough time for "our real work, the work we do that actually propels our organizations forward."
- Ineffective meetings make us think that we are accomplishing something though they tend to perpetuate the process of dodging conflict, avoiding hard decisions, and diffusing accountability to the point of inaction.
A major step in transforming the culture is ditching the informational meeting in which employees and team members give status updates and report on their group's activities. The alternative is simple: send information via email (or similar form of written message). Save meetings for discussions in which conflict is resolved and collaboration happens, driving firm decisions and commitments.
For several months, I have been running monthly sessions for a planning team and have largely dispensed with the informational meeting. This approach is downright hard and time-consuming for the person in charge (e.g., company owner, senior executive, or team leader). But as far as moving forward, it totally works.
The process of moving from informational meetings to modern meetings requires tackling many challenges.
1. Getting everyone to read written communications
Pittampalli: "we'll cancel the informational meetings, but you must commit to reading the memos."
To limit time in my group's face-to-face meetings, I decided to provide information via email (similar to the guidance offered in the book, which had not been published when I started my sessions). This approach was welcomed but not understood by everyone. Early on, I conceded to the non-readers (those who had clearly not read the emails, based on their comments and questions) and devoted an entire session to elaborating and explaining content previously covered in written form. I was taken aback when one of these folks complained that the meeting was nonproductive and asked if such information could be sent via email. Our exchange was a turning point for me.
My response to this complaint was, basically, "we'll cancel the informational meetings, but you must commit to reading the memos."
2. Responding to offline inquiries promptly
Pittampalli: "Encourage people who have questions and concerns to schedule one-on-one conversations with the leader or others who can actually do something about the situation."
Address problems, concerns, etc. outside of the meeting time. Encourage inquiries. Respond quickly and thoroughly to questions. Also, note any points of confusion to improve the clarity of your written communications.
3. Crafting written messages that cover pertinent information and move the project forward
Pittampalli: "The Modern Meeting requires that you don't dribble your thoughts in an endless series of instant messages and e-mails. No, you have to share your thoughts in coherent, cogent documents."
Writing meaningful messages takes a great deal of effort and, therefore, time. Set aside a large portion of certain days to focus on the project or assignment, plot the path, determine next steps, and write a memo that informs and instructs. To keep myself focused and make sure my communications are comprehensive but not overwhelming, I send just one or two emails each month to the entire group.
4. Welcoming conflict and encouraging collaboration
Pittampalli: "It's work having a Modern Meeting to engage in collaborative problem solving. Getting smart people in a room to figure out how to support a plan or launch a product makes sense."
Many people are not experienced in working together, much less dealing with conflict, expressing concerns in a non-threatening way, truly understanding another's perspective, and searching for solutions that benefit multiple groups. Instead, they feign false harmony so that the meeting will end more quickly. Unless they are challenged otherwise, they continue in counterproductive behaviors.
Create an environment in which people feel free to discuss sensitive, even controversial, topics. Let people know that the purpose of engaging in conflict is not to declare winners. The goals of conflict and collaboration are to define all aspects of problems, identify opportunities and synergies among these opportunities, formulate feasible solutions, and make firm commitments.
5. Clarifying and communicating the purpose of each meeting
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Seriously Simple Podcasting é uma solução de podcasting fácil de usar para WordPress que é tão poderosa quanto simples. Ele usa uma interface nativa do WordPress e tem configurações mínimas para não distraí-lo do que você realmente precisa fazer – publicar seu conteúdo.
Principais características
- Configurações simples para que você possa colocar seu podcast em funcionamento rapidamente
- Plataforma integrada de hospedagem de podcast, Castos, que permite hospedar seus arquivos de mídia de podcast em uma plataforma dedicada, sem ter que sair do painel do WordPress.
- Reprodutor de mídia recentemente redesenhado e personalizável que inclui a imagem do seu podcast
- Execute vários podcasts a partir do mesmo site – cada um com seu próprio feed RSS exclusivo
- Reúna estatísticas completas de seus ouvintes usando o complemento gratuito de estatísticas
- Suporta podcasts de áudio e vídeo
- Novo tipo de post
podcaste taxonomia
seriespara gerenciar seus episódios de podcast
- Use qualquer tipo de post para seus episódios de podcast
- Feed RSS robusto e altamente configurável projetado para todos os serviços de podcast e leitores de feeds – incluindo iTunes, Google Play e Spotify
- Shortcodes e widgets para exibir listas de episódios, episódios individuais e playists de podcast em qualquer lugar do seu site
- A liberdade de hospedar seus arquivos de mídia onde quiser – no mesmo site, em nossa plataforma integrada de hospedagem Castos, ou em qualquer outro servidor
- Documentação completa para usuários e desenvolvedores
- Suporte completo para i18n
Plataforma de hospedagem de Podcast
Se você está procurando uma plataforma de hospedagem de podcast tão simples quanto poderosa, confira a Castos. Nossa plataforma integrada de hospedagem de podcast permite que você carregue seus arquivos de áudio de podcast diretamente em um host de mídia dedicado, sem ter que sair do painel do WordPress.
Aumente o desempenho do seu site transferindo todos os seus arquivos de mídia para um provedor de hospedagem dedicado, e ao mesmo tempo ofereça uma excelente experiência auditiva aos seus ouvintes de podcast.
Reprodutor de mídia com design bonito
Não há necessidade de procurar um reprodutor de podcast premium para o seu site, nós construímos um reprodutor de podcast líder da indústria diretamente no Seriously Simple Podcasting, de graça!
Escolha entre um design compacto ou completo, completo orgulhosamente mostra a imagem do seu podcast ao lado do seu reprodutor.
Onde encontrar ajuda
Seriously Simple Podcasting vem com documentação completa para usuários e desenvolvedores. Leia esta documentação cuidadosamente antes de postar no fórum de suporte.
Seriously Simple Podcasting vem com uma biblioteca de complementos crescente. Assim como o plugin principal em si, todos os complementos são 100% grátis para usar e sempre permanecerão assim.
Como colaborar
Se você quer colaborar com o Seriously Simple Podcasting, você pode criar um fork do repositório do GitHub – leia as diretrizes do colaborador para mais informações sobre como você pode fazer isso.
Ajude a traduzir este plugin
Se você quer contribuir com traduções para este plugin você pode fazê-lo através de uma interface web simples. Todas e quaisquer traduções (novas línguas ou actualizações das existentes) são sempre bem-vindas.
Basta enviar o plugin e você está pronto para começarr. Vá em "Podcast > Adicionar novo" para adicionar novos episódios e vá para "Podcast > Configurações" para personalizar o seu podcast.
Os arquivos de mídia do Podcast podem ser enviados diretamente para o WordPress, hospedados na plataforma integrada Castos, ou hospedados em qualquer outro site – no último caso, tudo que você precisa é fornecer o URL do arquivo. Observe que a duração dos episódios e o tamanho dos arquivos só podem ser calculados automaticamente para arquivos hospedados no mesmo servidor do site – de qualquer forma, você pode inseri-los manualmente.
Se você precisar de ajuda, você pode encontrar a documentação completa do usuário e do desenvolvedor aqui.
Imagens de tela
Este plugin disponibiliza 3 blocos.
- seriously-simple-podcasting/castos-player
- Seriously Simple Podcasting
- seriously-simple-podcasting/audio-player
- Seriously Simple Podcasting
- seriously-simple-podcasting/podcast-list
- Seriously Simple Podcasting
A instalação do "Seriously Simple Podcasting" pode ser feita procurando por "Seriously Simple Podcasting" na tela "Plugins > Adicionar novo" no seu painel do WordPress, ou usando os seguintes passos:
- Baixe o plugin via WordPress.org
- Envie o arquivo ZIP pela tela 'Plugins > Adicionar novo > Enviar plugin ' em seu painel WordPress
- Ative o plugin por meio do menu "Plugins" no WordPress
- Personalize o plugin a partir da página 'Podcast > Configurações'
Onde estão as FAQs?
Você pode encontrar a documentação completa do usuário e do desenvolvedor (junto com as FAQs) no site de documentação do Seriously Simple Podcasting.
Contribuidores e desenvolvedores
"Seriously Simple Podcasting" é um software com código aberto. As seguintes pessoas contribuíram para este plugin.Contribuidores
"Seriously Simple Podcasting" foi traduzido para 17 localidades. Agradecemos aos tradutores por suas contribuições.
Traduzir "Seriously Simple Podcasting" para o seu idioma.
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Registro de alterações
- 2020-05-25
- [NEW] New Blocks! Standard Audio Player block and customisable Podcast List Block
- [FIX] Fixes a bug related to the HTML5 player icons conflicting with third party font icons like FontAwesome
- [TWEAK] Adds an episode number field to the series widget, to limit episodes loaded by series (props lordneeko)
- 2020-05-14
- [FIX] Fixes a bug which crashes sites using a version of WordPress older than 5.0
- 2020-05-11
- [NEW] Block Editor support – adds a Castos Player block to the block editor, for use on posts and pages
- [NEW] Minor UI message changes to the Hosting and Import settings
- [FIX] Fixes a bug where in some instances, Castos users experience problems syncing episode data to their Castos account
- [FIX] Fixes a bug in the Dashboard widget
- 2020-04-28
- [FIX] Reverts a change to the itunes:summary and googleplay:description tags introduced in 2.0.1
- 2020-04-23
- [FIX] Fixes a bug where, in some instances, the itunes:summary and googleplay:description tags contain invalid characters.
- 2020-04-22
- [FIX] Fixes a bug where, in some instances, the itunes:summary and googleplay:description tags contain invalid characters.
- 2020-04-15
- [FIX] Fixes a bug where the RSS feed itunes:summary and googleplay:description tags don't respect the RSS Feed settings for Episode description
- 2020-04-14
- UPDATE SUMMARY: Castos API updates, Series/Feed data improvements, Castos News dashboard widget, and various bug fixes
- [UPDATE] Updated Castos API connection and data sync for Castos account users
- [NEW] When creating a Series in the Series UI, the plugin will automatically add the Series name and description to the Feed settings Title, Subtitle and Description fields, respectively
- [NEW] If the user is connected to Castos, creating a new Series will automatically create a new Podcast in Castos
- [NEW] Adds Castos News dashboard widget
- [FIX] Fixed a bug where uploading a file to an existing Castos connected episode, would not update the file in Castos
- [FIX] Fixed a bug which broke series RSS feeds when using a custom feed slug. (props Maarten Hunink)
- [FIX] Fixed a bug where the Importers wouldn't work on translated sites
- [FIX] Fixed a bug which raised a PHP notice when using the block editor on a "podcast" post type
- 2020-03-02
- [FIX] Fixed a bug in the RSS Importer that was importing post_content incorrectly (fix missing from 1.20.12)
- 2020-02-12
- [NEW] Added a setting to exclude series episodes from the default feed
- [NEW] Added Second Line Themes to the extensions page
- [UPDATE] Moved notifications to their own handler
- [FIX] Fixed a bug in the RSS Importer that was importing post_content incorrectly
- 2018-12-20
- UPDATE SUMMARY: Various community bug fixes and Castos hosting related improvements
- [FIX] Fix file size not showing in RSS feed bug. (props Josephus Paye II)
- [FIX] Fixes a bug related to the Music Commentary category not saving in Castos. (props Hugh Lashbrooke)
- [FIX] Fixes a bug where scripts and styles for HTML5 player showing up in footer even when standard player is selected. (props rghedin)
- [NEW] Added the ssp_podcast_playlist_track_data filter for track data in playlist shortcode. (props Hugh Lashbrooke)
- [NEW] Added ssp_enable_get_file_size and ssp_enable_get_file_duration filters to disable the file size and duration functionality via filters
- [TWEAK] Localised the PHP version error message for translations. (props Hugh Lashbrooke)
- [TWEAK] Add context to localisation of podcast URL slug to prevent URLs changing when translated. (props Hugh Lashbrooke)
- [UPDATE] Update to push the post featured image to the Castos episode.
- [UPDATE] Update to delete an episode in Castos when a post is trashed in WordPress.
- 2019-10-14
- [FIX] Fixes a bug in the javascript file uploader
- 2019-08-22
- [FIX] Fixed a bug caused by the HTML player on older versions of Internet Explorer (IE10 and older)
- 2019-08-13
- [NEW] Added support for RSS Feed media file prefixing, to enable measuring services like Podtrac and Chartable
- 2019-07-31
- [UPDATE] Updated podcast categories to reflect Apple's podcast category changes
- [FIX] Added default RSS stylesheet back
- [NEW] Add ssp_enable_rss_stylesheet filter to allow disabling of the podcast RSS feed stylesheet
- 2019-07-24
- UPDATE SUMMARY: Various bug fixes related to recent changes to the RSS Feed
- [NEW] Add a setting to control whether RSS feed episode description tags use the post content or the post excerpt
- [FIX] Fixes a bug where Turbocharge settings were enabled even when it is switched off
- [FIX] Fixes a bug when sending series data to a Castos connected podcast
- [FIX] Fixes a bug where the ss_player shortcode renders the media player in the RSS feed
- [FIX] Fixes a bug in the legacy RSS feed url
- 2019-07-10
- [NEW] Add the ability to turbo charge the load times of the RSS feed, by limiting certain fields
- [CHANGE] Updated the RSS feed description tag, itunes:summary tag and googleplay:description tag to meet RSS feed requirements
- [FIX] Fixes a bug when retrieving posts by series
- 2019-07-01
- [FIX] Fixes a bug introduced by 1.20.0 which breaks password protecting a feed
- 2019-06-13
- [FIX] Fixes a bug introduced by 1.20.0 where using link_title in the ss_podcast shortcode does not work
- [FIX] Fixes a spelling error in the default Stitcher subscribe option
- [NEW] Check if editor or administrator roles exist, before adding user capabilities to podcast post types
- [NEW] Adds a new download_link REST API field on the episodes endpoint, which allows for stats tracking via the REST API
- 2019-06-05
- [FIX] Fixes a legacy bug where the series custom taxonomy was not available an certain custom post types, if enabled
- 2019-05-28
- [FIX] Fixes a bug where subscribe links still show, even if not url has been set
- 2019-05-28
- [CHANGE] Refactoring plugin structure with basic support for composer autoloading, namespacing and better WordPress coding standards support
- [CHANGE] Refactoring plugin structure to have a better separation of concerns (WIP)
- [CHANGE] PHP version 5.6 or greater now required
- [CHANGE] Added a plugin options page, which allows for managing more than 4 subscribe links
- [FIX] Fixes a bug where Post Types marked as Podcasts couldn't be assigned series
- [TWEAK] Minor changes to the upgrade page
- 2019-04-29
- [FIX] Fixes a PHP Notice introduced by the 1.19.19 release
- 2019-04-29
- [FIX] Fixes bug where regular Seriously Simple Podcasting users were not able to use the new importer
- 2019-04-29
- [NEW] Option to import an external podcast feed, useful when moving from a third party service to Seriously Simple Podcasting (props Jake Spurlock)
- [FIX] Fixes a PHP 7 deprecated function error
- 2019-03-13
- [FIX] Fixes a bug where the HTML5 player JavaScript was rendered inline, causing wpautop related bugs
- [UPDATE] Updates the Castos Discount form
- 2019-02-27
- [FIX] Fixes a bug where draft posts are incorrectly synced with Castos hosting account
- [NEW] Adds ssp_series_taxonomy filter that allows the user to edit the series taxonomy being registered (props @mallardduck)
- [UPDATE] Implements updates for the new Castos podcast import service
- 2018-11-26
- [FIX] Fixes a bug when attempting to locate the fallback podcast episode player image
- [FIX] Fixes an error related to not initialising an $image_data_array variable when rendering the player image
- [FIX] Cleaned up unused RSS importer code (props @adduc)
- [NEW] Make SSP HTML5 player accessible to screen readers (props @itmaybejj)
- [TWEAK] Add website URL to Castos API verification payload
- [TWEAK] General code clean up and improvements
- 2018-10-31
- [FIX] Fixes a bug related to saving series settings
- [FIX] Only load the REST API endpoints if WordPress is running version 4.7 or later
- 2018-10-24
- [NEW] Add Spotify url to Feed details and podcast meta
- [NEW] If the user is using Castos hosting, push the series id to Castos on episode save
- [NEW] If the user is using Castos hosting, push the series data to Castos on feed settings save
- 2018-09-25
- [NEW] Updated the plugin WP REST API support
- [FIX] Load HTML5 player code using the DOMContentLoaded event listener to prevent the player not loading if jQuery is moved to the footer
- [FIX] Make use of the ss_podcasting_player_style global option for displaying player. (props robertogcalle)
- [FIX] Use a proper text string for Text domains. (props robertogcalle)
- [FIX] Fixes a bug related to subscribe urls not showing up when a series is used (props sduret)
- 2018-06-27
- [FIX] Fixes a bug related to logging introduced in the 1.19.10 release
- 2018-06-25
- [FIX] Fixes a bug where using the ss_podcast shortcode with the episodes context argument doesn't show episode meta data.
- [FIX] Adds the podcast post type to the Tag archive query.
- [TWEAK] Removes the use of an anonymous function when loading conditional play styles
- [TWEAK] Removing the upgrade notices related to the 1.19 release
- 2018-04-08
- [FIX] Removed Castos branding to adhere to the WordPress plugin guidelines
- 2018-03-29
- [FIX] Fixed a bug related to checking for the AMP for WordPress plugin
- [FIX] Fixed a bug related to icon rendering in the HTML player
- 2018-03-28
- [NEW] Updated player to work with AMP for WordPress plugin on AMP pages
- [NEW] Added player meta data to ssp_player shortcode output
- [FIX] Updated Castos logo in HTML5 player to link to castos.com
- [NEW] Added iTunes 'keyword' tag to RSS feed, pulls data from Podcast tags in WordPress
- [NEW] Added an option to allow Castos Hosting users to disconnect their account from Castos
- [TWEAK] Update HTML5 player bar to be more user friendly
- [FIX] Fix a bug where some users of font icons reported icons not loading
- 2018-03-02
- [FIX] Sanitize file name on upload to Castos service
- [NEW] Add ss_player shortcode to embed html player within content via a shortcode.
- [NEW] Added a Feature/series graphic (props @timnolte)
- [UPDATE] Update ssp-shortcode-podcast_playlist, adds parameter "tracklist" to show the list of episodes below the player. (props @robertogcalle)
- 2018-02-09
- [TWEAK] Only load the HTML5 media player track when the user clicks play
- 2017-12-15
- [FIX] Fixed a bug where the single player widget was loading the incorrect html 5 player
- [FIX] Fixed a bug where the subscribe links aren't shown on the compact player
- [TWEAK] Iterate over various album art options for the HTML5 player, and use the first most appropriate one that is of square aspect ratio.
- [TWEAK] Deferred loading of scripts and styles for new HTML5 player to the end of the element, and only if at least one HTML5 player instance is present on the page, to avoid unnecessary loading of scripts.
- [TWEAK] Updated podcast_episode shortcode to allow the use of a "style" shortcode attribute, with a value of "mini" or "large" to either use the compact native WordPress player or the new larger HTML5 media player.
- [TWEAK] Updated podcast_playlist shortcode to force use of default WordPress media player instead of the new HTML5 player until some minor bugs are ironed out.
- [NEW] Added ssp_include_episode_meta_data, ssp_include_podcast_subscribe_links and ssp_include_player_meta filters to give greater programmatic control over player meta data and subscribe links.
- 2017-12-08
- [FIX] Namespaced CSS classes for icons to avoid conflicts with themes using font frameworks
- [FIX] Fixed a bug where the player meta wasn't displayed on the classic player
- [TWEAK] New Player Enhancements – added additional filters to the new HTML5 player to allow developers / site owners more flexibility.
- 2017-12-07
- [FIX] Fixed a bug breaking sites on PHP versions older than 5.6
- 2017-12-06
- [FIX] Fixed a bug where you can't dismiss the import message
- 2017-12-06
- [NEW] Added a 1.19.0 upgrade notice
- [FIX] Increased width and height of new player album art to avoid 1px line under player wrapper
- [FIX] Fixed bug where default feed image was not showing for the album art if not series image was set
- [NEW] Added new HTML5 Media Player
- [NEW] Added support for featured images
- [FIX] Removed unnecessary dependencies
- [FIX] Fixed bugs related to podcast meta and subscribe links
- [TWEAK] Added a setting to enable/disable iTunes fields at episode level
- 2017-11-06
- [NEW] Added podcast_tags taxonomy
- [NEW] Added WP Date Picker Styling (props timnolte)
- [TWEAK] Hide itunes fields of not enabled
- 2017-10-25
- [FIX] Fixed subscribe links for episodes in a series
- 2017-10-09
- [NEW] Added new and updated iTunes tags to podcast feed as announced at WWDC2017
- [NEW] Added new and updated iTunes tags as episode settings in current meta box
- [NEW] Added new and updated iTunes tags as series specific settings podcast settings area
- [NEW] Added Stitcher and Google Play subscription links
- [TWEAK] Removed duration from beneath the player
- [TWEAK] Fixed the wording of the explicit checkbox (props Ken Andries)
- 2017-08-29
- [FIX] Fixed a bug with the importer process sending the incorrect data format
- 2017-08-28
- UPDATE SUMMARY: Updates and improvements for Seriously Simple Hosting as well as general plugin bug fixes
- [IMPROVEMENT] Improved the Seriously Simple Hosting import procedure
- [FIX] Fixed a bug where the file size and duration was not being returned correctly
- [FIX] Fixed a bug where the stored file size of podcasts was not displaying correctly on the podcast feed
- [NEW] Updated the plugin readme to display the new PHP version for the WordPress.org plugin repository
- [NEW] Add option for pubDate to respect "Date recorded" field per episode (props Magnus Sjögren)
- 2017-08-07
- [FIX] Fixed a bug causing problems uploading podcasts on regular Posts
- 2017-07-31
- UPDATE SUMMARY: Improved file uploading for Seriously Simple Hosting
- [NEW] File uploads to Seriously Simple Hosting display a percentage indicator
- [FIX] Fixed a bug where attempting to upload large files to Seriously Simple Hosting caused the upload to time out
- [FIX] Fixed a bug related to the minimum PHP version for the plugin
- [FIX] Fixed a bug where the new uploading system does not return file size or duration
- 2017-06-21
- [FIX] Improved file uploads for Seriously Simple Hosting
- [FIX] Fixed a bug causing problems with tracking stats Seriously Simple Stats
- 2017-05-29
- UPDATE SUMMARY: Bugfix release for backward compatibility
- [FIX] Fixed a parse error causing the plugin not to be activated
- [FIX] Fixed an error with the plugin upgrade process
- 2017-05-22
- UPDATE SUMMARY: Adding backwards compatibility to PHP 5.3.3 and improving Feed Details functionality when Series are being used.
- [FIX] Incorporated an updated AWS library to be compatible with other S3 plugins such as Offload to S3
- [FIX] Added PHP compatibility back to PHP 5.3.3
- [FIX] Resolved error with Feed Details for Series not saving correctly
- [TWEAK] Added Dismiss button to Podcast Welcome Page
- [TWEAK] Cleaned up some legacy code from the 1.16 release
- 2017-05-08
- [NEW] Updated the plugin to display PHP version requirements to the user or gracefully stop the plugin from loading
- 2017-05-08
- [NEW] Added Support for Seriously Simple Hosting
- [CHANGE] PHP version 5.5.0 or greater now required for Seriously Simple Hosting support
- 2017-04-19
- [NEW] Adding iTunes url to Feed Details
- [NEW] Adding filter for the key that holds the mp3 value (props Brian Hogg)
- 2016-10-06
- [FIX] Making sure that playlist episodes are only loaded if they have a valid media file
- 2016-10-05
- UPDATE SUMMARY: Adding podcast playlists as well as much greater flexibility when protecting your podcast feed
- [NEW] Podcast playlists! You can display a playlist using the "Podcast: Playlist" widget or the
- [NEW] You can now add custom access rules for your podcast feeds using the new
- [NEW] You can now choose to hide the media player from logged out users with a simple plugin setting (props Matt Sephton)
- [NEW] The
podcast_episodeshortcode now uses the current episode by default if no episode is specified
- [TWEAK] Rearranging files so that different function types are more easily findable
- [TWEAK] Improving customisability of all shortcodes
- [TWEAK] Updating review link for new plugin directory structure
- 2016-08-30
- UPDATE SUMMARY: Improving feed customisability and employing improved WordPress core functions
- [TWEAK] Adding loads of filters to the feed template, so all tags can now be modified dynamically
- [TWEAK] Registering all meta keys with the enhanced
register_meta()function included in WordPress 4.6+
- 2016-07-21
- UPDATE SUMMARY: Improving accessibility and allowing for more frontend customisation.
- [TWEAK] Adding
downloadattribute to episode download links (props Chris Christoff)
- [TWEAK] Adding HTML tags and classes to episode meta details
- [TWEAK] Improving layout of episode details fields on edit screen for design and accessibility
- 2016-06-06
- UPDATE SUMMARY: Improving loading of episode details in dashboard to allow for more extensibility, as well as making sure that translations are applied correctly.
- [TWEAK] Improving generation of episode details fields on episode edit screen
- [FIX] Ensuring full localisation support works correctly
- 2016-06-02
- UPDATE SUMMARY: Improving file loading to prevent lag/timeouts in some podcast players as well as making sure that file names with spaces work correctly.
- [FIX] Ensuring that spaces in file names don't lead to broken links or unplayable files by correctly encoding them
- [FIX] Moving file content headers to prevent slow loading (and possible timeouts) in some podcast players (props Mattias Geniar)
- [FIX] Ensuring that audio file is always obtained correctly, even for legacy WordPress enclosures (props Jake Spurlock)
- [TWEAK] Adding
ssp_feed_imagefilter to RSS feed to allow dynamic filtering of main feed image (props Rhys Wynne)
- 2016-04-19
- UPDATE SUMMARY: Fixing feed validation errors and making sure that feeds can be viewed instead always being forced to be downloaded.
- [FIX] Removing unused tags from RSS feed items
- [FIX] Correcting RSS feed MIME type
- [TWEAK] Improving RSS feed XML formatting
- 2016-04-14
- [FIX] Fixing scope of
get_attachment_id_from_urlfunction reference – this was breaking file downloads and file size calculations
- [FIX] Fixing podcast cover image display on feed page
- 2016-04-06
- [TWEAK] Adding
customize_selective_refreshflag to all widget options for WordPress 4.5+ compatibility
- [FIX] Updating file location function to properly allow media files to live outside of the WordPress directory (props stoney)
- [FIX] Correctly finding media file size and setting content headers accordingly (props Jake Spurlock and sharky44)
- [FIX] Fixing
imagetag output in feeds – this was causing many feeds to be invalidated (props Travis Northcutt)
- 2016-02-18
- [TWEAK] Making sure that the episode recorded date is internationalised correctly
- [TWEAK] Adding filters to feed item content, description and subtitle fields (see the filter reference for details)
- [FIX] Fixing dislay of ampersands in episode content in feeds
- 2016-02-17
- [TWEAK] Updating and improving admin field names, descriptions and labels
- [FIX] Making sure that the custom feed template file is taken from child theme if one exists (props Justin Fletcher)
- [FIX] Making sure the file durations can be calculated for sites with WordPress installed in a different folder
- 2016-01-19
- [TWEAK] Updating available podcast categories to use the latest specified by iTunes
- [FIX] Removing erroneous
subtitletag from RSS feed
- [FIX] Adding Google Play namespace definition to RSS feed header
- 2016-01-19
- [NEW] Adding full support for video podcasting
- [NEW] Adding full support for the Google Play Podcast specification
- [NEW] Adding a stylesheet for RSS feeds to make them readable in the browser and more easily shareable
- [TWEAK] Correctly escaping HTML output in the dashboard (props Danny van Kooten)
- [TWEAK] Optimising code for clarity and performance (props Danny van Kooten)
- [TWEAK] Ensuring that the feed URL is always supplied correctly (props Danny van Kooten)
- [TWEAK] Improving inline comments all round
- 2015-11-24
- [FIX] Preventing preloading of audio in player
- 2015-11-16
- [FIX] Making sure the 'Date Recorded' field is able to be populated and cleared correctly
- 2015-11-12
- [TWEAK] Adjusting episode recorded date display to be more human readable on the episode edit screen
- [TWEAK] Adding new URL structure specifically for the audio player file URLs (not publicly visible)
- [TWEAK] Updating episode cache to cache series queries separately
- [TWEAK] Updating plugin links in the plugin list table
- 2015-11-03
- [NEW] Adding option to mark feeds as complete using
itunes:completefeed tag if no more episodes will ever be added to the feed
- [NEW] Adding
ssp_episode_meta_detailsfilter to allow episode meta data to be easily modified on the fly – read the filter docs here
- [NEW] Adding
ssp_show_audio_playerfilter to allow dynamic control of audio player visibility – read the filter docs here
- [NEW] Adding customisable episode embed code field to episode edit screen for easy copying (available in WordPress 4.4+)
- [TWEAK] Adding notice for FastCGI servers on Security settings page
- [TWEAK] Ensuring the episode update nonce never returns an 'undefined variable' error
- [TWEAK] Updating
itunes:explicitfeed tag with correct values as per new iTunes specification
- [TWEAK] Updating admin screen markup for WordPress 4.4+
- [TWEAK] Updating post type and taxonomy registration arguments for WordPress 4.4+
- [FIX] Making sure audio player does not show up in
ss_podcastshortcode (issue introduced in v1.12.1)
- [FIX] Fixing iTunes episode descriptions to be the correct length and include HTML correctly
- 2015-10-27
- [TWEAK] Ensuring that episode meta data display is the same in all locations
- 2015-10-23
- [NEW] Added
manage_podcastcapability to allow editing of podcast settings (adds to Editors & Administrators by default)
- [NEW] Added podcast player and meta data to oEmbed excerpt in WordPress 4.4+
- [NEW] Added the ability to select up to three category/sub-category pairs for each feed
- [TWEAK] Removing localisation files as translations are now handled on translate.wordpress.org
- [TWEAK] Improving MIME type detection for audio files and adding caching for faster queries
- [TWEAK] Improving feed performance by removing duplicate actions performed on summary and excerpt text
- 2015-10-06
- [NEW] Adding series-specific feed tags to HTML head as it should be
- [NEW] Adding
ssp_show_series_feed_tagfilters to hide feed tags from HTML head
- [NEW] Adding German translation (props signor-rossi)
- [FIX] Making sure shortcodes do not appear in iTunes excerpt (props Jake Spurlock)
- 2015-10-01
- [NEW] Adding Russian translation (props SMXRanger)
- [FIX] Changing text domain to match plugin slug:
- 2015-09-21
- [FIX] Fixing image upload on feed settings page
- 2015-09-16
- [NEW] Adding feed redirection option for individual series (props Jake Spurlock)
- [NEW] Adding 'play in new window' link to episode meta
- [NEW] Improving episode meta generation to make dynamic filtering much easier using the
- [TWEAK] Adding caching to episode retrieval functions (props Jake Spurlock)
- [TWEAK] Updating settings sanitisation functions
- [TWEAK] Only return episode IDs when loading episode count for At a Glance widget (props Jake Spurlock)
- [TWEAK] Only run
wp_enqueue_media()on post pages (props Jake Spurlock)
- [TWEAK] General syntax and coding standards updates
- [FIX] Properly exiting after retrieving audio files (props Jake Spurlock)
- 2015-07-13
- [NEW] Further sanitisation and escaping (props Jake Spurlock)
- 2015-06-03
- [FIX] Further (final) fixing of SQL statement when fetching episode from audio file URL (props Stef Pause)
- 2015-06-03
- [FIX] Fixing SQL statement when fetching episode from audio file URL (props Stef Pause)
- 2015-06-02
- [NEW] Correctly sanitising all settings (props Jake Spurlock)
- [NEW] Preparing SQL statement correctly (props Jake Spurlock)
- [NEW] Adding option to display latest episode in Single Episode widget
- [NEW] Making settings update notices dismissable in WordPress 4.2+
- [NEW] Adding 'please review' and 'thank you' text to footer of plugin settings pages
- 2015-05-08
- [TWEAK] Correcting URL in
<link>tag in podcast RSS feed
- [TWEAK] Making sure enclosure URLs always have a valid file extension
- 2015-05-05
- [NEW] Adding
ssp_feed_channel_link_tagfilter to allow dynamic editing of RSS feed
<link>tag content
- [TWEAK] Using correct feed URL for
<link>tag in podcast RSS feed
- [TWEAK] Updating 'Feed for a specific series' in 'Publishing' tab to show correct URL structure
- [TWEAK] Making
$home_urlclass variables public for easier access
- [FIX] Making sure feed checks for audio file MIME type on correct file
- [FIX] Correctly handling multibyte characters inside episode details in feeds
- 2015-04-28
- [TWEAK] Making sure that audio player and episode data do not display on protected posts until password has been entered
- [TWEAK] Updating 'Documentation' URL in plugin links
- 2015-04-22
- [TWEAK] Making sure that widget & shortcode audio player use correct file URL
- [FIX] Removing
refparameter from audio player file URL to ensure reliable playback
- 2015-04-20
- [FIX] Properly escaping URLs to account for recent security exposure in WordPress core
- [FIX] Removing URL escaping when saving audio file to episode – prevents stripping of spaces from file names
- 2015-03-31
- [TWEAK] Removing dynamic file size calculation from feed template to improve feed load times
- [TWEAK] Removing
iframetags from all feed content
- [TWEAK] Adding
ssp_audio_playerfilter to allow alternative media players to be used
- [FIX] Adjusting
itunes:subtitlefeed tag content to never exceed 225 characters
- 2015-03-18
- [FIX] Fixing 'Audio player position' option to make sure the selected positioning works in all cases
- 2015-03-17
- [FIX] Fixing streaming through audio player as well as remote services (iTunes, etc.) by checking link referrer
- [TWEAK] Passing audio file referrer to download function and action hook
- 2015-03-16
- [TWEAK] Making sure that the audio player always receives a direct file reference (requires pretty permalinks)
- 2015-03-15
- [NEW] Adding ability to supply different feed details for each series so you can run multiple podcasts from one site
- [NEW] Adding 'Series' widget for displaying a list of episodes from a selected series
- [NEW] Adding 'Single Episode' widget for displaying single podcast episode
- [NEW] Adding
podcast_episodeshortcode for displaying single podcast episode
- [NEW] Adding 'Date recorded' field to episode details
- [NEW] Adding
ssp_hide_episode_detailsfilter to allow dynamic hiding of episode details
- [NEW] Creating new and improved permalink structure for series feeds
- [NEW] Adding 'view feed' link to feed details settings page
- [TWEAK] Further improving episode download links
- [TWEAK] Improving episode custom fields display
- [TWEAK] Updating publishing URLs to be more accurate for different permalink structures
- [TWEAK] Numerous code improvements and performance optimisations across the board
- 2015-03-05
- [TWEAK] Improving episode download links
- [TWEAK] Minor code reformat and optimisation
- 2015-02-24
- [TWEAK] Adding Jetpack Publicize support to
podcastpost type
- [TWEAK] Adding
$typeargument to
- [TWEAK] Moving
podcastpost type and feed registration earlier to prevent potential conflicts with other plugins
- [TWEAK] Adding RSS2 head tags to podcast RSS feed
- [FIX] Fixing episode lookup when downloading audio file
- [FIX] Ensuring that only the current episode audio file can be accessed when downloading audio files
- [FIX] Fixing explicit flag in podcast RSS feed
- 2015-02-17
- [FIX] Including WordPress media functions when fetching audio file data dynamically – prevents broken XML feeds
- 2015-02-16
- [FIX] Making sure that episode details meta box shows for all selected post types
- 2015-02-16
- [TWEAK] Removing getID3 class and switching to WordPress' built-in functions for retrieving ID3 data instead
- [TWEAK] Improving retrieval of audio track length and file size
- [TWEAK] Adding sanity checks when fetching podcast post types to ensure no errors are returned
- [TWEAK] Adding global function for retrieving podcast post types to standardise and sanitise data
- [TWEAK] Adding plugin generator tag to site header to indicate usage and current version
- [TWEAK] Adding filter to hide WordPress SEO RSS footer embed on podcast feed if my patch is accepted
- 2015-02-12
- [TWEAK] Changing priority of meta box saving function – fixes conflict with The Events Calendar
- 2015-02-09
- [FIX] Fixing undefined index error when using
ss_podcastshortcode (kudos sharky44)
- [DOCS] Creating complete user and developer docs: http://docs.hughlashbrooke.com/
- 2015-02-03
- [FIX] Ensuring that podcast episode details metabox displays for all selected post types
- [FIX] Switching to
audio_filemeta field for episode audio files to prevent automatic audio file deletion
- [FIX] Updating all existing
enclosurefields to new
- [TWEAK] Clarifying descriptions of some settings
- [TWEAK] Improving display of settings fields
- [TWEAK] Moving widget registration logic into frontend class
- [TWEAK] Renaming a few filters for consistency
- [TWEAK] Indicating feed data placeholders more effectively
- 2015-01-22
- [NEW] Adding post tag taxonomy to
podcastpost type (in lieu of keywords removal)
- [TWEAK] Moving meta box setup to correct hook
- [TWEAK] Adding further measures to prevent WordPress from stripping out audio file when saving episodes
- [FIX] Preventing unformatted episode meta data from showing on excerpt (kudos Robert Neu)
- [FIX] Fixing non-object error when no post types are selected in settings (kudos Robert Neu)
- 2015-01-19
- [NEW] Adding episode featured image as episode image in RSS feed using
- [TWEAK] Udating all episode queries (archives, etc.) to fetch episodes from all relevant post types
- [AJUSTE] Garantindo que todos os posts de
podcastsão trazidos ao frontend, mesmo que não tenham um recipiente
- [TWEAK] Updating feed category selection to use drop-down menus
- [TWEAK] Setting RSS feed to only show number of posts specified in WordPress settings
- [TWEAK] Adding
ssp_feed_number_of_postsfilter to allow dynamic filtering of number of posts shown in RSS feed
- [TWEAK] Clarifying descriptions of some options
- [TWEAK] Removing 'Keywords' taxonomy as it is no longer supported by iTunes
- [TWEAK] Removing unneeded frontend CSS file (obsolete since v1.8)
- [FIX] Reinstating
ss_podcastshortcode that was removed in v1.8
- [FIX] Fixing default copyright text in feed
- 2015-01-16
- [NEW] Adding option to display audio player above or below post content
- [TWEAK] Adding podcast taxonomies to all podcast post types
- [TWEAK] Adding additional labels to taxonomies
- [TWEAK] Adding 'ssp_feed_url' filter to feed URL in RSS meta tag
- [FIX] Fixing feed URL in RSS meta tag
- [FIX] Localising RSS meta tag
- 2015-01-13
- [NEW] Allowing any post type to be used for podcast episodes
- [NEW] Changing options for displaying audio player and episode details
- [NEW] Removing built-in templates
- [NEW] Removing and replacing widget with new 'Recent Podcast Episodes' widget
- [NEW] Complete restructuring and renaming of classes and files
- [NEW] New settings class – settings page uses proper tabs, loads much faster and can now be easily extended
- [NEW] Removing MediaElement library from plugin
- [NEW] Generating feed correctly using add_feed() and ensuring backwards compatibility for previous versions
- [NEW] Commenting all the things
- [NEW] Adding brand new actions and filters everywhere
- [TWEAK] Changing dashboard menu icon to be more relevant
- [TWEAK] Improving file size calculations and saving (kudos danielpunkass & kallewangstedt)
- [TWEAK] Optimising feed template
- [TWEAK] Minifying Javascript
- 2013-12-22
- [TWEAK] Fixing content display on single podcast template (kudos jeherve)
- [TWEAK] Updating admin icon for WordPress 3.8
- [TWEAK] Small CSS tweak on single podcast template
- [FIX] Fixing site URLs to work with proper home URL field (kudos firejdl)
- 2013-11-26
- [FIX] Fixing site URL functions
- 2013-10-25
- [FIX] Fixing WordPress version comparison for audio player
- [FIX] Fixing fatal error if ID3 class already exists
- 2013-09-25
- [FIX] Fixing Javascript error that prevented media uploading from working in Firefox
- 2013-09-23
- [TWEAK] Adding error notice for versions of WordPress prior to v3.5
- [FIX] Removing PHP warning when using widget
- [FIX] Fixing fatal error when using WordPress versions older than v3.5
- 2013-09-07
- [NEW] Adding ability to block individual episodes from appearing in iTunes
- [NEW] Adding integrated sharing options so you can share your podcast URL straight from your WordPress dashboard
- [NEW] Adding function to overwrite feed template (see the FAQ for more info)
- [TWEAK] Switching to using the new WordPress media uploader for all media uploading in plugin
- [TWEAK] General code clean up
- [TWEAK] Updating plugin FAQ
- [FIX] Fixing bug that prevented images being uploaded to episode post content
- 2013-08-23
- [FIX] Switching download link to use home_url() instead of site_url()
- [TWEAK] Updating plugin FAQ
- 2013-08-15
- [NEW] Adding option to hide audio player and episode data from the top of episode content
- [NEW] Adding episode descriptions for individual episodes in iTunes
- [TWEAK] Using built-in audio player functions for WordPress 3.6+
- [TWEAK] Improving content display for built-in plugin templates
- 2013-05-11
- [FIX] Fixing episode file URL in feed
- 2013-05-10
- [TWEAK] Slight tweak to HTML encoding in feed fields
- [TWEAK] Improving episode download functionality
- [TWEAK] Adding hooks for admin pages
- [FIX] Fixing backwards compatiblity for old iTunes feed link
- 2013-05-03
- [TWEAK] Improving (and fully fixing) HTML encoding in feed fields
- [TWEAK] Setting rewrite rules to flush on plugin activation
- [TWEAK] Adding to the plugin FAQ
- [FIX] Fixing typo in back-end widget display
- 2013-04-28
- [NEW] Forcing episode download when download link is clicked
- [TWEAK] Improving UI for podcast image uploads
- [TWEAK] Removing episode meta data from excerpt text
- [TWEAK] Improving built-in single episode template
- [TWEAK] Adding action to settings screen allowing additional settings fields to be added
- [FIX] Showing all episodes in podcast feed
- 2013-04-26
- [TWEAK] Adding settings info about new iTunes image dimensions
- [TWEAK] Adding admin notice for plugin survey
- 2013-04-25
- [TWEAK] Adding further checks for removing HTML from feed content
- [TWEAK] Trimming episode summary/description in feed
- 2013-04-19
- [TWEAK] Adding file size fallback to feed template to avoid potential validation errors
- 2013-04-07
- [TWEAK] Adding new plugin branding to WordPress admin – no new features are included in this update
- [TWEAK] Updated the plugin FAQ
- 2013-03-30
- [TWEAK] Added work around for WordPress bug that causes 404 error on feed when site has no posts
- [TWEAK] Removed episode meta from feed description/summary
- [TWEAK] Added global function to check if podcast feed is loading
- [TWEAK] Core functions are now loaded earlier in the plugin so they are more widely available
- 2013-03-18
- [FIX] Fixed built-in archive page template
- [TWEAK] Restructured & streamlined settings page
- [TWEAK] Updated FAQs to reflect recent support queries
- 2013-03-13
- [NEW] Added option to password protect podcast feed – sets a 'HTTP 401 Unauthorized' header and requests a username and password
- [NEW] Added 'do_feed_podcast' action so plugins/themes can intercept the feed or add their own processing – see templates/feed-podcast.php for usage caveats
- [FIX] Fixed series feed URLs (please take note of changes on podcast settings page)
- [FIX] Fixed a few typos on the settings page
- [TWEAK] Added series feed URL to series taxonomy table for quick reference
- [TWEAK] Moved feed template include to latest possible hook – this allows other plugins to load their templates first if necessary
- [TWEAK] Simplified field descriptions on settings page
- [TWEAK] Added validation to podcast description field
- [TWEAK] Updated localisation strings
- [TWEAK] Updated plugin FAQ
- [TWEAK] Added 'Upcoming Features' list
- 2013-03-11
- [FIX] Fixed issue where site subtitle was being displayed in author field in feed
- 2013-03-09
- [TWEAK] Added
custom fieldsto podcast episode edit page
- 2013-03-08
- [TWEAK] Added media player to podcast meta data for display when built-in templates are not being used
- 2013-02-28
- [FIX] Removed HTML tags from feed description/summary
- [TWEAK] Added comments capability to podcast episodes
- [TWEAK] Improved MIME type recognition
- [TWEAK] Improved plugin FAQ
- 2013-02-16
- [NEW] Added option to syndicate your feed through Feedburner (or similar service)
- [NEW] Added RSS meta tags to site header
- [NEW] Added option to show podcast episodes in main query loop on home page along with blog posts
- [TWEAK] Unified feed templates, so only one feed is used for all podcasting services (ensured backward compatibility for existing feed URLs)
- [TWEAK] Changed podcast settings page URL (menu link is still in same place though)
- 2013-02-14
- [FIX] Removed conflicts with other plugins that prevented some admin pages from loading
- 2013-02-13
- [FIX] Fixed critical bug that was preventing episode data from being added
- 2013-02-12
- [NEW] Added setting for redirecting podcast feed to new URL
- [NEW] Added episode meta data to start of episode excerpt
- [FIX] Fixed file size info & episode descriptions in feeds
- [TWEAK] Moved settings page to be a sub-page of the Podcast menu
- [TWEAK] Improved enclosure file size detection
- [TWEAK] Improved code commenting to make some features more clear
- [TWEAK] Improved script loading in dashboard to improve performance on all admin pages
- [TWEAK] Improved FAQ list
- 2013-02-07
- [TWEAK] Switching to using WordPress' built-in MIME type detection
- [TWEAK] Improving feed tag layout
- 2013-01-23
- [FIX] Fixing some feed validaton errors and warnings
- 2013-01-21
- [FIX] Removing PHP errors
- [FIX] Fixing XML encoding of category names
- 2013-01-18
- [TWEAK] Adding file MIME type to feed RSS
- 2013-01-17
- [NEW] Added loads of settings for the podcast feed details
- [NEW] Massive improvements to both iTunes & standard RSS feeds (including new feed URLs)
- [NEW] Audio duration is now calculated automatically
- [NEW] Added
keywordstaxonomy to episodes
- [TWEAK] General performance enhancements
- [TWEAK] Enhanced localisation support
- 2013-01-06
- [FIX] Fixing bug that broke media uploader in WordPress 3.5
- 2012-12-13
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In the spirit of "Remember the Alamo!" I encourage homeschoolers to "Remember Ken Ham!"
The "Great" Homeschool Convention owner banned Ken Ham and Answers in Genesis from last year's conventions and from all their future conventions. This was due to Ken speaking out against another speaker/vendor who believes that Genesis is to be taken metaphorically rather than literally.
I have attended their conventions every year, but I am not attending this year, despite the fact that it is the closest and biggest convention in my area. I believe that the Bible is worth standing for, and I encourage others to carefully consider whether they wish to support such an organization.
Remember Ken Ham!
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I think you shouldn't be taking this so seriously that you would not attend the convention. I listen to Ken Ham a lot and I admire his ministry's work but it doesn't mean that I don't listen to others who contradict his understanding of scriptures. The good thing is Bible is open for discussions however the truth cannot be changed. I personally believe that God created the heavens and the earth in 6 days period and it is not a metaphor. You should be light in the place of darkness or in the place of confusion.
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Home > Care & Treatment > Rehabilitation > Women's Health Rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
The Women's Health Rehabilitation Program provides outpatient physical therapy services for the specific health needs of women. The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab at Silver Cross offers innovative treatments and therapies, helping women regain their well-being and once again enjoy active, satisfying lives. Our care focuses on pregnancy/post-partum, pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, pelvic pain, and breast cancer rehabilitation. We also pay special attention to particular groups of women like adolescents, female athletes, pre/post menopausal and women with complex conditions.
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) has been ranked the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America by U.S. News & World Report every year since 1991. The same specialized care that has earned Shirley Ryan AbilityLab its pre-eminent reputation in advancing human ability is available at Silver Cross.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab at Silver Cross Care is a Collaborative Effort
When you start your care with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab at Silver Cross, a therapist with advanced training in women's health rehabilitation conducts the initial evaluation. This comprehensive exam includes an assessment of the individual's posture, range of motion, muscles, nerves, joints, balance, coordination and motor control. Further diagnostic tests are recommended if necessary. The therapist then creates a custom treatment plan designed to strengthen muscles, improve musculoskeletal function and restore the ability to perform activities of daily living and leisure.
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HOME > Reality TV People News - April 2009
Reality TV People News - April 2009
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Jon Gosselin denies "other woman" reportApril 29, 2009
Jon & Kate Plus 8 patriarch Jon Gosselin has denied another report of infidelity after he was photographed leaving a club during the early morning hours with a woman that was not his wife Kate.
Steve-O denies dating 'Dancing with the Stars' pro Lacey SchwimmerApril 29, 2009
Stephen "Steve-O" Glover claims that there has never been any hanky-panky between himself and former Dancing with the Stars eighth-season partner Lacey Schwimmer.
Chuck Wicks denies plans to propose on 'Dancing with the Stars'April 27, 2009
Chuck Wicks says that rumors that he is planning on proposing marriage to professional partner and real-life girlfriend Julianne Hough during a Dancing with the Stars eighth-season broadcast are just that -- rumors.
'The Hills' stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt get married (again)April 26, 2009
Heidi Montag said in Twitter updates from Pasadena, Calif., that she and fellow "The Hills" star Spencer Pratt have married for a second time.
'Britain's Got Talent' sensation Susan Boyle gets dye job, makeoverApril 24, 2009
'Britain's Got Talent' sensation Susan Boyle gets dye job, makeover
Report: Former 'American Idol' finalist Jennifer Hudson pregnantApril 22, 2009
Jennifer Hudson is reportedly preparing for motherhood.
'Dog the Bounty Hunter' star Duane Chapman shot at by fugitiveApril 22, 2009
Dog the Bounty Hunter star Duane "Dog" Chapman is unharmed despite being shot at by a fugitive he was trying to apprehend on Tuesday night.
'The Hills' star Lauren Conrad launching new clothing line for Kohl'sApril 22, 2009
Lauren Conrad's clothing line may be on hiatus, however that doesn't mean The Hills star has taken her finger off the pulse of fashion.
'Big Brother' host Julie Chen pregnant with her first childApril 21, 2009
The self-admitted "Chenbot" is reproducing. Big Brother host Chen has confirmed she is expecting her first child with husband and CBS president Les Moonves.
Lauren Conrad not attending Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt weddingApril 20, 2009
Lauren Conrad wasn't there when Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt eloped to Cabo San Lucas last November, and she reportedly won't be there again when they legally tie the knot this weekend.
Steve Wozniak won't be walking Karina Smirnoff down aisle after allApril 20, 2009
Karina Smirnoff will apparently be waltzing down the wedding aisle sans Steve Wozniak.
'Flipping Out' star Jeff Lewis settles legal feud with 'Ugly Betty' actressApril 20, 2009
Jeff Lewis reportedly managed to keep his legal dispute from getting even uglier.
'Hills' star Spencer Pratt issues new Ashton Kutcher Twitter challengeApril 18, 2009
Spencer Pratt of the U.S. reality TV series "The Hills" says he wants to compete against actor Ashton Kutcher in a Twitter popularity duel.
Report: 'Project Runway' host Heidi Klum pregnant with fourth childApril 16, 2009
Heidi Klum will reportedly be delivering something other than the long-awaited sixth season of Project Runway in 2009.
'American Idol' champ Fantasia Barrino to star in new VH1 reality showApril 16, 2009
Fantasia Barrino is returning to her reality TV roots.
Hulk Hogan says he totally understands alleged O.J. Simpson killingsApril 15, 2009
Aging U.S. pro wrestler Hulk Hogan says he could "totally understand" how O.J. Simpson could have been driven to kill his wife.
Former 'American Idol' finalist Jessica Sierra gets media order liftedApril 15, 2009
Jessica Sierra is free to reappear in the public eye.
'The Real World: Brooklyn' roommate Ryan Conklin leaving for IraqApril 15, 2009
'The Real World: Brooklyn' roommate Ryan Conklin leaving for Iraq
'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Jacqueline Laurita pregnantApril 15, 2009
Jacqueline Laurita apparently had a surprise when she made an appearance to promote the newest installment of Bravo's The Real Housewives franchise.
Judge blocks 'Survivor' champ Richard Hatch's Argentina requestApril 14, 2009
Judge blocks 'Survivor' champ Richard Hatch's Argentina request
Date set for Nick Bollea's civil trial over John Graziano crash injuriesApril 14, 2009
A Florida judge has set a March 2010 start date for Nick Bollea's civil trial involving a 2007 car crash that severely injured his friend.
'Dancing with the Stars' Shawn Johnson granted new restraining orderApril 14, 2009
Olympic gold medalist and current Dancing with the Stars contestant Shawn Johnson has been granted a three-year restraining order against the alleged stalker who attempted to sneak onto the set of the ABC dance reality series to meet and possibly abduct her.
Jury asks more questions in Helio Castroneves' tax evasion caseApril 14, 2009
Jury asks more questions in Helio Castroneves' tax evasion case
'Dancing with the Stars' celeb Gilles Marini to require shoulder surgeryApril 14, 2009
Gilles Marini is regarded by many as the frontrunner along with his professional partner Cheryl Burke on the current season of Dancing with the Stars. However, as it turns out, he's been hitting the dance floor with a shoulder injury that has gotten so bad that it will now require surgery once his stint on the ABC dance reality show is done.
Simon Cowell clarifies potential 'American Idol' departure commentsApril 14, 2009
Simon Cowell has clarified his recent British interview comments that he may leave American Idol after next year's 2010 season due to his other obligations to his The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent U.K. reality competitions.
Ex-'American Idol' finalist Jason Castro signs with Atlantic RecordsApril 13, 2009
Atlantic Records confirmed that it has signed former seventh-season American Idol finalist Jason Castro and will release his debut album later this year.
'Dancing with the Stars' Chuck Wicks: Hough engagement comingApril 13, 2009
Wedding bells are "definitely in the future" for Dancing with the Stars couple Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks, according to Wicks.
'18 Kids and Counting's Duggar couple to become grandparentsApril 13, 2009
The Duggar family's lineage will apparently continue.
Ex-'Idol' runner-up Diane DeGarmo's Aussie cyberstalker denied bailApril 13, 2009
Diana Degarmo's identity is apparently safe for the time being.
'Survivor' champ Richard Hatch wants to serve release in ArgentinaApril 13, 2009
Richard Hatch has been refused an early prison release, so now he apparently wants to serve his supervised release in South America.
Performance artist to honor late British reality TV star Jade GoodyApril 12, 2009
Performance artist Mark McGowan says he will re-enact the final hours of Jade Goody's life as a tribute to the late British reality TV star.
Jury begins deliberating in 'Dancing' champ Helio Castroneves' caseApril 10, 2009
Jury begins deliberating in 'Dancing' champ Helio Castroneves' case
Report: 'Hills' stars Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag to marry on April 25April 10, 2009
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are reportedly getting married, and they're actually making it legal this time.
Prosecutors: Ex-'Dancing' champ Helio Castroneves' tax guilt clearApril 9, 2009
Prosecutors: Ex-'Dancing' champ Helio Castroneves' tax guilt clear
D.A.: Insufficient evidence to charge 'So You Think's Alex Da SilvaApril 8, 2009
Alex Da Silva will be free to dance another day -- at least for now.
Carrie Underwood apologizes for ACM acceptance speech commentApril 7, 2009
American Idol fourth-season champion Carrie Underwood has apologized for an Academy of Country Music Awards acceptance speech comment that some viewers construed as an apparent sexual reference.
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star Jon Gosselin: I never cheated on KateApril 7, 2009
Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin says he has always been faithful to his wife Kate and they are still together despite continued speculation about the status of their marriage.
'Survivor: China' castaways Jaime Dugan, Erik Huffman get marriedApril 6, 2009
Jaime Dugan and Erik Huffman have consummated their romantic reality relationship.
'So You Think' choreographer Alex Da Silva arrested on rape suspicionApril 6, 2009
So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Alex Da Silva was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting four of his former dance students on Saturday.
Former 'Bachelorette' couple Trista and Ryan Sutter have a baby girlApril 6, 2009
It's a girl for Trista and Ryan Sutter.
Carrie Underwood and Julianne Hough win ACM awards honorsApril 6, 2009
It wouldn't be an Academy of Country Music Awards show without Carrie Underwood, as the singer took home two more awards during last night's live broadcast of the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on CBS.
'Housewives' star Kelly Killoren Bensimon axed from Saks campaignApril 5, 2009
"The Real Housewives of New York City" star Kelly Killoren Bensimon will not be part of an upcoming Saks advertising campaign, the U.S. chain says.
Former 'American Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken called a "spectacular" dadApril 3, 2009
Former 'American Idol' runner-up Clay Aiken called a "spectacular" dad


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On Sept. 25, 2010, six gunshots ended the life of Oak Hill resident Clifford Dallas Baker. More than two years later, a jury found the shooter, Tony Owens, guilty of first-degree murder.
DAYTONA BEACH — On the evening of Sept. 25, 2010, six gunshots ended the life of Oak Hill resident Clifford Dallas Baker.
More than two years later, a jury of 12 men and women determined the shooter, 23-year-old Tony Owens, is guilty of first-degree murder.
Upon hearing the verdict Thursday afternoon, which came after more than five hours of deliberation, tears were shed by the families and friends of both men.
"Nothing you can do can bring back my son," Baker's father, Artice Wood, told Circuit Judge Margaret Hudson before she handed down the only sentence possible by state statute, short of the death penalty — life in prison without the possibility of parole.
While Wood wiped away tears as he spoke, he said he had no animosity toward Owens' family, adding the last two years had been hard on both sides.
"There is nothing you can do to change that," he said.
However, Wood added, Owens' mother can still see her son; even in prison, she can go visit him, while he and his wife have nothing.
"Both sides were hurt by this,'' Wood said outside the courtroom.
Before the verdict, Owens' mother said she would have no comment, as did one of his friends.
During his closing argument, Assistant State Attorney Ed Davis told the jurors that Owens' actions on the night of Sept. 25 as well as those before, during and after the shooting of 26-year-old Baker of Oak Hill proved beyond a reasonable doubt the defendant fully intended to kill.
"He did exactly what he had said he was going to do," Davis said.
However, defense attorney Fernando Iglesias countered there was no premeditation in his client's actions the night he shot Baker six times.
Instead, he said, Baker prompted Owens' action when he approached him outside the apartments at 600 Greenlawn St. in New Smyrna Beach that fateful night.
"Based on the facts in this case I submit this was not first-degree murder," Iglesias told the jury during his closing. "(Owens) pulled his gun after (Baker) confronted him and hit him."
Defense counsel even offered the theory that the shooting was an act of self-defense based on a long-running dispute between the two men.
"Mr. Owens had the right to arm himself and defend himself," Iglesias said.
In his rebuttal, Davis said for a verdict of self-defense there has to be the element of justifiable use of deadly force, which means a justified fear of death or great bodily harm.
"What evidence was there of that?" Davis queried. "At most there was a punch or a slap."
Davis argued not only had Owens gone up to Baker's sister with a gun in his waistband a month before the killing, saying the next time he saw her brother "it was going down." But his deliberate firing of six bullets into Baker – four into his back – proved Owens had every intent to kill the victim.
He added the idea this was a case of self-defense "defies common sense."
After two days of testimony, during which Artice Wood had to relive the last night of his son's life in detail, he expressed his feelings to the judge and his son's killer.
"All I can say is whatever this court decides (in terms of a sentence), I miss my son."


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The last three meetings between Columbus and San Jose have resulted in a point for each club. After a 0-0 draw in 2011, the clubs played to a pair of 1-1 matches in 2012 and 2013, respectively. The last Crew victory against San Jose was August 8, 2009 in a match in San Francisco's Candlestick Park. The two teams began meeting just once a season following the schedule adjustment ahead of the 2012 season. In both 2000 and 2002, the two teams met four times in the regular-season.
Crew Vice Captain Wil Trapp has now played the same number of games in his proessional career as the number on the back of his jersey: 20. Since making his debut on July 7, 2013 against Portland, Trapp has started every regular-season game for the Crew. The midfielder, who turned 21 this year, has two career assists, including the game-winning helper on Bernardo Anor's second goal in the 2-1 win over Philadelphia on March 22.
Midfielder Tony Tchani enters this weekend on 2,999 regular-season minutes in his Crew career since his first season with the Black & Gold in 2012. Since 2010, he has played 90 regular season games across time with New York and Toronto FC. Of the 90 appearances and 5,753 minutes, 48 appearances have come with the Crew as the midfielder has started in each of the Crew's first four matches of 2014.


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here's the invitation i came up with and designed in photoshop for my friends shower. i made up/wrote the little poem (**update** I've actually had quite a few people try to sell and copy this invite/wording. Please do not do so unless you have permission from me. Thanks!).
i'm really excited for the dr. seuss theme. i've been wanting to do a dr seuss party or shower for a while now. i have some really fun stuff up my sleeve! it was kind of a challenge at first to find things that were 'dr. seussy' & girly…but i think the theme will work out rather well!