like my search results?
here is an [example]. Then you’ll need the following:
- Results count Plugin [download here]
- Search Excerpt WordPress Plugin [download here]
- My copy of search.php to add to your skin [download here]
I currently display 5 posts per page but I want to display (at the most) 10 results per search inquiry. My modified search.php file is set to display 10 results per page with the following line of code:
$posts=query_posts($query_string . '&posts_per_page=10');
In order for the Result count plugin to display the result count correctly you will need to open the Result count plugin file results-count/results-count.php for editing and find the line:
global $posts_per_page, $paged, $wp_query, $author_name, $author;
and replace it with:
global $paged, $wp_query, $author_name, $author;
$posts_per_page=10;
I believe that’ll do it.
Other Credits due:
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smiling back
Do you see it? The smile reflecting back at me?
Thanks to Christina, Amy, Kristie, and Dad (and the rest of you who silently grumbled, I could feel your frustration) for bumping to my attention the gravity of the browser madness my blog was creating.
After some milling over my comment to Christina, I backed up and thought, why should I be intolerant? Who am I to dictate which software someone uses? Of course, me being a lazy novice when it comes to coding, I appreciate that Firefox is not so militant when it comes to un-kosher syntax in Javascript, although it is only a matter of time when Firefox reigns and becomes just as righteous as Internet Explorer. Which software will I love then? I guess that’s the wrong line of questioning to this problem. All along it should have been, how can I continually show love to you, dear reader? I hope the answer is at the very least, with happy error-free internet surfing.*
As for the picture: I noticed it this morning at 8:30 while making coffee. The sunlight reflecting off the windows on to the building opposite our kitchen window. Just 15 minutes later, the smile was gone. It was an interesting moment to take notice, especially after a half sleepless night worrying over an awful smell emanating from a neighbor’s apartment. I may have to write about it later. It ended up being nothing serious, if anything, our neighbors are sleeping more soundly that we showed last night neighborly concern. Seeing the sunlight reflected in the shape of a smiley, brought significance to me, even if imagined. So I hope you notice a smile on your way today as well.
*speaking of error free viewing: this site is optimized for Firefox version 3.0.4, you can update your browser here if you are still using 2.0.0.18 or below. Also, if you find any obscene errors with other browsers, you are a gentle soul if you kindly let me know 
blog/skin tweaks are done!
..if you find anything wrong, annoying, off kilter, disturbing. let me know.
p.s. I hate widgets.
Blog Comment Bashing
I’m not sure what’s the proper protocol for leaving comments on blogs. Is there such a thing as blog etiquette? Many websites suggest to leave a well thought out comment on blogs to promote your own site and build readership. Okay that’s fine and I’ve been happy with the results. All commenters here have been very informative and courteous
Sometimes I’ve run across current event blogs on BE or BM and left my peace on occasion. But what if another visitor comments on my comment with closed eyes and flailing hands. Should I respond? and where? It seems a bit disrespectful for one visitor to attempt to go ‘personal’ on another visitor.
So here is the post that I commented on: Open displays of national pride insidiously creeping into Germany society. It’s an interesting subject that puzzles the mind and inner gut of most people living in Germany.
I stated that I’m not exactly happy the U.S. shows its pride in the fact the nation is in a war over oil. Yeah, I know. A political bunga. And although it is a generalized statement, well what do nations fight about: drugs? girlfriends? …how ’bout power over resources. I’ll wave my nation’s flag, but I feel uncomfortable doing so when it’s associated with reducing the livelihood of others. That’s a feeling opinion that can’t be countered with facts. In an abreviated way, I wanted to say I can relate to feeling reservations about displaying national pride when I feel not so proud of my country’s involvement in world affairs, historic and current.
However, there are U.S. characteristics that I am proud of. The idea of individuality nutured by the nation mesmerizes the world. The goodwill and kindness of U.S. citizens towards one another will continue to be unmatched traits that are hard to witnessed from other lands, especially in Germany. Yes, being friendly is not so freely given here.
I know some may say that you have to take the sour with the sweet. A good, secure life requires some sacrifice. But who does the sacrificing on whose benefit or behalf? Can we look at all sides objectively?
I’m all for being corrected, provided with counter arguments, or even supported with details but without the whininess. Try giving me an idea where you stand instead of tearing down the discussion with empty observations.
