Author: Current Webmaster

2016-06-27 Chrome Most Popular Browser

I have been using Chrome exclusively for years now, but I did not realize that it was (by far) the most popular browser. From a development standpoint, this is good.  I can design to one browser standard.  So when you/we are learning to code, keep this in mind.
Browser Statistics
This is a test of canvas:



Source: Canvas Lesson(s)

Include the statement:

Your browser does not support the HTML5 canvas tag.

NOTE: Use the TEXT tab to cut and paste the script(s) and elements. You will have to preview to see the results. View the page source to find hidden paragraph tags that can prevent scripts from working. Note that the “cdata” tags for embedded scripts will show up (in WordPress).

2016-06-23 Menu, oh me oh my oh.

I finally deleted all the menu pages and then added a few pages back in.  This theme has other pages at the top which were not appearing.  They are working now?  I changed them and it lost the link, but they were still on the menu.  So I do not know why it was not working earlier.

I have added a plug in for side menus, which looks really great on the demo, like the ‘print’ icon that stays with the pages throughout the website no matter where you go, but I still need some time to learn how to use it.

 

2016-06-23 eBooks Free Due to Apple Settlement

I bought three books for around $6 yesterday because Amazon gave me a credit due to settlement over eBooks with Apple.  Hey, I didn’t even know what was going on, but apparently it is a big deal in terms of financials, because I can’t imagine that this credit times the millions of their customers didn’t amount to a pretty penny.

“If you purchased a Kindle book from Hachette, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Penguin, or Macmillan between 4/1/10 and 5/21/12, you should have some free money sitting in your Amazon account right now.”

https://lifehacker.com/apple-begins-paying-out-on-ebook-settlement-check-your-1782364135

Books:

WordPress Web Design For Dummies Kindle Edition by Lisa Sabin-Wilson

and cPanel User Guide and Tutorial Kindle Edition by Aric Pedersen

2016-06-21 Place Holder for PAS Related Posts

Using subdomains redirected with search results which fixes the URLs problem before production link.  What does this mean? If you use the category to select posts and the results have a url (link), the link is not clickable.  Therefore, I discovered a work around by creating a subdomain and redirecting the subdomain with searchable category in the redirect.

That works, but is only a temporary solution.  I have an FTP account.  Now I have to read up more carefully before I attempt to fix this problem by editing the PHP.  See related posts:

2016-06-15 Fix Search Result Links

2016-06-15 Fix Search Result Links

I used this URL to find the information to change the search template so that it provides the LINK address correctly. Now if I can just determine the editor for the theme.

You need to edit your search results template. It’s broken, as it’s missing post titles and links to the posts.

<h3><a href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>"><?php the_title(); ?></a></h3>

adds the title and

<a href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>">Read more...</a>

adds a link to the post, when added to your search results template. [Mikko Saari]

https://wordpress.org/support/topic/no-links-to-results-in-search-results

2016-05-09 HR : Would Employees Want to Read a Newsletter?

HR Wordle_0
HUMAN RESOURCES

  1. Information about how to do my job better or in less time.
  2. Inspiration for health, appetite, safety or home improvements.
  3. Management updates on what’s new with my company.
  4. Spotlights on employees (recognition, graduations, births, guest speakers, etc.)
  5. Ideas for discussion topics on areas of concern.
  • Cost versus value.  Is it tangible?
  • Reputation, impression, awareness, communication.
  • Resources, sources, I/O, feedback.
  • Impact studies, circulation, distribution, promotion.
  • Requests, suggestions, rewards, awards and competition.

This is an outline of an article on creating, designing and discussing an employee newsletter.

2015-12-23 Fitness Bracelet Battles?

What does the war between Garmin’s Vivosmart HR and Fitbit Charge HR have to do with HR? Nothing, except it came up in my search for the latest HR news, oops.  Therefore, I categorized this under Health AND Human Resources. Part of the function of the Human Resources HR is to work on the wellness of the employees. I am personally interested, though I do not need another device, I think it is cool and would like to ‘challenge’ my family and coworkers.  I am ‘guessimating’ my exercise now.  I like the idea of people challenging themselves to better health.

https://www.cio.com/article/3016790/mobile-apps/battle-of-the-fitness-bands-garmin-vivosmart-hr-vs-fitbit-charge-hr.html

Updated 06/11/2016: This last March I ended up purchasing the UnderArmour Wristband for tracking my exercise, sleep, heart rate and activity.  I am really glad I did, because I am much better at getting up off my feet and staying healthier because I “keep moving”. [The message appears and the wrist band vibrates whenever I remain still for 60 minutes. How cool is that?!]

https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/ua-band

2015-11-10 A future’s vision.Too Disney?

I had an opportunity to walk around a property that would be perfect for the tiny house and/or energy efficient, depending on $ available. I am not invested in the outcome, but talk about location! So I know that nothing ever seems to work out like we imagine, but my future, in my head looks like Disney, with a tiny house, big garden, old fashioned windmill, water well, and maybe some solar panels. Hey, a old girl can still dream.[images no longer available]