Friday, March 28, 2014

About Today: What Do You Know About America's Pastime?

A funny thing happened in Sydney, Australia while you were watching March Madness: the 2014 Major League Baseball season started, although most people will tell you that opening day, a veritable holiday for baseball fans, is still a couple days away.

Baseball in 2014: What to Watch For If you're at all into baseball or even just curious what the big deal is, you should read what Baseball Expert Kevin Kleps predicts about the upcoming season. He'll tell you, for example, what we'll have to talk about for a whole season without Alex Rodriguez around. Fantasy World: This Year's Top 100 Players Clever Names for Fantasy Baseball Leagues 6 Ways to Find Fantasy Baseball Sleepers Whose Idea Was the 7th-Inning Stretch?

On April 14, 1910 William Howard Taft became the first U.S. president to throw out the first pitch on opening day, starting a tradition. And that wasn't the only tradition the 300-pound Taft started that day, or so they say. Does Baseball Have its Own Language?
7 Legendary Baseball Movies What Makes Baseball Dirt So Special? Ordinary soils are too crumbly, so the "infield dirt" part of a baseball field is made from a very specific mix of very specific ingredients. Do you know what "umpire's mud" is or why so much sand is needed under the infield? We've got all the dirty little secrets.
Baseball Stats Beginners Need to Know Is Baseball the Right Sport for Your Kid?

Why (Some) Athletes Use Steroids


You can't talk about baseball anymore without steroids coming up. Just when you thought baseball's "steroids era" was over, the Biogenesis scandal hit, and more than a dozen players, including A-Rod, were suspended. But what are steroids, and why do athletes use them in spite of the obvious risks?
Best Jokes About Baseball's Steroids Scandal
Congress on Drugs (in Baseball)

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Fwd: How to enable widget area in wordpress theme

How to enable widget area in wordpress theme

Custom widget area is enabled from function.php that is available in the themes folder.
Add the following code in function.php to enable/register widget area in the wordpress theme:
  if (function_exists('register_sidebar')) {       register_sidebar(array(        'name' => 'Sidebar Widgets',        'id'   => 'sidebar-widgets',        'description'   => 'Widget Area',        'before_widget' => '<div id="one" class="two">',        'after_widget'  => '</div>',        'before_title'  => '<h2>',        'after_title'   => '</h2>'       ));      }  

How to add widget area in wordpress theme

Once you have enabled the function in function.php you can make any area as a widget area within a wordpress theme. Add the following code to the area ( sidebar, footer, header ) where you want the widget to to make a slot and add widget to it later from widgets setting panel:

  <?php if ( !function_exists('dynamic_sidebar') || !dynamic_sidebar('Sidebar Widgets') ) : ?>        <?php endif; ?>  

NOTE: If you want more then one area to be widgetized at the same time, then you have to register sidebar in function.php more then once with different names and id's 

How to enable widget area in wordpress theme

How to enable widget area in wordpress theme

Custom widget area is enabled from function.php that is available in the themes folder.
Add the following code in function.php to enable/register widget area in the wordpress theme:
  if (function_exists('register_sidebar')) {       register_sidebar(array(        'name' => 'Sidebar Widgets',        'id'   => 'sidebar-widgets',        'description'   => 'Widget Area',        'before_widget' => '<div id="one" class="two">',        'after_widget'  => '</div>',        'before_title'  => '<h2>',        'after_title'   => '</h2>'       ));      }  

How to add widget area in wordpress theme

Once you have enabled the function in function.php you can make any area as a widget area within a wordpress theme. Add the following code to the area ( sidebar, footer, header ) where you want the widget to to make a slot and add widget to it later from widgets setting panel:

  <?php if ( !function_exists('dynamic_sidebar') || !dynamic_sidebar('Sidebar Widgets') ) : ?>        <?php endif; ?>  

NOTE: If you want more then one area to be widgetized at the same time, then you have to register sidebar in function.php more then once with different names and id's 

About Dating: Why Date?


Here's what you might have missed this week...

Why Date?


When dating someone new, what's your primary motivation? After reading a quick clip in Bernice Kanner's book, Are You Normal? (Buy Direct), I learned that the majority of men (42%)... Read more

Is My Depressed Boyfriend Still Interested?

Sarah asks: "I have been dating a great guy for a little over 5 months. We are both in our 20's. He has a very demanding job and is extremely... Read more

Want To Put Your Best Online Dating Profile Forward? Plumer Wants To Help

Have you ever wanted to create an online dating profile that attracted exactly the kind of member you were looking to meet, yet struggled to find the 'right' way to... Read more

Why Your Dating Email Language Matters

Although the research is a few years old, and the information geared towards first emails, I think this information bears repeating to anyone using online dating sites to meet people:... Read more

Run Your First 5K
Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...>

Help! I'm Too Busy
Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>

About Today: Add Some Spring to Your Beauty Routine


You've cleaned your home and yard (and even your computer!) Now it's time to refresh your beauty routine.

Get Your Hair Ready for Warmer Weather

As the seasons change from cold in the winter to warm and moist during the spring and summer, our hair often goes from dry and full of static to frizzy and sun bleached. Preparing for this change of the seasons can help you have a better hair day all year. Here's what to do.
The Hottest Spring Hairstyles
The Coolest Pixie Cuts
Black Hairstyles from Fashion Week

Must-Try Nail Art Trends for Spring

Time to put away those navy blue and deep red nail polishes and embrace some lighter shades. The hot hues this season are feminine, airy, and offer just a touch of sparkle. Browse our favorite looks.
How to Pick the Right Orange Lipstick
Get Your Feet Ready for Open-Toe Shoe Season

How to Get Smooth, Silky Skin

Harsh winter weather can do a number on your skin. Get ready for warmer temperatures (and shorter hemlines!) with this head-to-toe exfoliating regimen.
10 Hair Removal Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
How to Make Body Scrubs at Home

Time to Spring Clean Your Makeup Bag

Plenty of woman have a pile of makeup in her drawer that she "sometimes" uses but just can't bear to give up. Beauty products do have a shelf life, however, and chances are that those oft overlooked eye shadows and lipsticks have long expired. Here's when you should toss that makeup.
How to Wear Sunscreen with Makeup
Fellas: Time to Shave That Beard