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How to fix 301 error when importing blog posts including images from a WordPress.com blog into a new WordPress.org blog
The current import script (as of WordPress 2.8.6) is broken when it comes to successfully importing images from WordPress.com. The error you see is something like Remote file error: Remote file returned error response 301 Moved Permanently Fixing this involves adding a couple of lines to a core WordPress file. Hopefully a future version of…
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Is WordPress automatic install / upgrade compatible with a SVN deployment of WordPress?
Question: Is the built-in WordPress automatic install / upgrade process compatible with a SVN deployment of WordPress? Short answer: Yes. Ever since WordPress came out with the automatic upgrade functionality in 2.7 I’ve hesitated to use it since the majority of our client installs are deployed using Subversion (svn) and I wasn’t sure how it…
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How to disallow browsing of .svn directories on your server
If you deploy projects live out of Subversion repositories to public web servers, here’s a good tip for denying access to the .svn directories to keep people from snooping around your files. Edit your global Apache config file (httpd.conf) or .htaccess file to include the following directive: # Disallow any .svn directory browsing <directory ~…
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Evolution of a stadium billboard advertisement
One of my clients (ARMS – Athlete Relationship Management Software) needed a billboard design to be displayed in a university stadium. Here are some of the revisions we made, going from the first draft to final version. The requirements were to build two square billboards, one 24″x24″ and the other 8’x8′. First version: In the…
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Wired Magazine collection for sale – 100 issues from September 1999 through June 2009
Selling my entire collection of Wired Magazine, including most issue from September 1999 through June 2009. Page through 10 years of cool technology, neat ideas and interesting ads. Wired is jam-packed full of good graphic design ideas. Individual back copies sell on eBay between $4.99 and $17.99. To make an offer, call (314) 477-4529. Starting…
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Collectible 75th Anniversary Edition Esquire Magazine with E-Ink cover for sale (SOLD)
For sale: Mint condition copy of the October 2008 SPECIAL COLLECTOR’S EDITION of Esquire Magazine that features an animated e-ink cover graphic. Bid on it on Ebay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180366379500 Update: This has been sold. Link to share this: https://gabrielserafini.com/blog/2009/06/07/collectible-75th-anniversary-edition-esquire-magazine-with-e-ink-cover-for-sale/