Klout Perk (#CCMorningBurst)
By now, I'm sure that all social media addicts have heard of Klout, the company measuring influence among social media users. They offer something interesting (and free!) called Klout Perks that basically reward you for being influential in specific topics. Last week, I received my second Klout Perk, 3 full size body washes from Clean & Clear. They smell fantastic and I can't wait to use them!
Airport Taxi Reception
Wednesday was a really long day. I took my grandmother to the airport for her flight to Dallas, TX. The previous two days were spent running errands for her, including booking her seat on the plane and buying a number of things she needed for the trip. Anyway, we were running late/in such a hurry to leave that Wednesday that I didn't have time to check whether or not her flight was on time. Well, it turns out her flight was delayed 3 hours because of a tornado! Instead of boarding at 3, they were going to board at 6, and we were already 3 hours early, as per the airline's recommendation. Thus we waited at the airport from about 12 pm to 5 pm. I never imagined waiting could be so exhausting. At least I had coffee to keep my energy up and lots of people to watch to occupy my time.
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| Coffee and an $18 magazine. |
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| My grandmother playing the waiting game. |
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| Light reading. |
How To Automatically Re-Size Photos in Blogger in 5 Steps
When it comes to blog layouts and templates, I appreciate good, clean design. The problem is, I'm not exactly an expert on building websites and blogs. I have some experience playing around with coding and widgets, but I still have a lot to learn. While my attempts at achieving a good looking blog aren't always executed to my liking, I'm learning quite a few tips and tricks along the way.
Regardless of which type of blog I'm running, I like having great big photographs. But resizing images in every single post is one of those annoying tasks that I'd like to avoid. Accordingly, I did what any web savvy person would do; I Googled! To be more specific, I searched for code that would automatically resize images within each post, saving me from having to do it myself. I found two sources, but both were kind of outdated so I combined their approaches for the easiest method possible. Follow these steps to automatically resize the images in your blog posts.
1. Download a copy of your template. This way, if something goes wrong, you can just upload the saved .xml file to restore your original blog design. You can do this buy going to the Template section and clicking the Backup/Restore button on the upper right corner of your screen. Follow the instructions until you have successfully downloaded a copy of your blog.
2. Stay on the Template page. Click the Edit HTML button. Read the warning, and then click Proceed.
3. You will now see your blog's HTML code on your screen. Click the small box next to Expand Widget Templates so that there is a check mark inside. Blogger will update the code so that all of it is exposed. Using your computer keyboard, press CTRL-F and type this code into the search bar:
EDIT: To prevent blurring, resize images within each post. You can do this when creating each post by uploading the image and clicking on it. You will then have the option to choose a size. Choose extra large or original size, whichever is larger.
Regardless of which type of blog I'm running, I like having great big photographs. But resizing images in every single post is one of those annoying tasks that I'd like to avoid. Accordingly, I did what any web savvy person would do; I Googled! To be more specific, I searched for code that would automatically resize images within each post, saving me from having to do it myself. I found two sources, but both were kind of outdated so I combined their approaches for the easiest method possible. Follow these steps to automatically resize the images in your blog posts.
1. Download a copy of your template. This way, if something goes wrong, you can just upload the saved .xml file to restore your original blog design. You can do this buy going to the Template section and clicking the Backup/Restore button on the upper right corner of your screen. Follow the instructions until you have successfully downloaded a copy of your blog.
2. Stay on the Template page. Click the Edit HTML button. Read the warning, and then click Proceed.
3. You will now see your blog's HTML code on your screen. Click the small box next to Expand Widget Templates so that there is a check mark inside. Blogger will update the code so that all of it is exposed. Using your computer keyboard, press CTRL-F and type this code into the search bar:
]]></b:skin>
4. Blogger will locate this piece of code and highlight it so you can find it quickly. Using your mouse (or trackpad if you're on a laptop) click just before this code and hit the enter key, creating a blank line. Add the following code in the blank space:
.post-body img { width: 400px; height: auto;}
The value 400 px represents how wide your images will be. Changing this number will increase or decrease image width. I recommend you try different values to find the right fit for your blog. For example, here on zoobia.net, I've changed this value to 800 px. Decide on a number and click Preview to see how the changes will affect your blog. The great thing about this code is that although you are changing image width, height adjusts automatically to keep the image proportions correct.
5. Once you've decided on an image width that suits your blog, go back to your html and click Save Template.
That's it, you're done! Wasn't that easy? If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me and I'll try my best to help you out. As always, thanks for reading :)
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EDIT: To prevent blurring, resize images within each post. You can do this when creating each post by uploading the image and clicking on it. You will then have the option to choose a size. Choose extra large or original size, whichever is larger.
Unsolicited Advice to Adolescent Girls With Crooked Teeth and Pink Hair
When your mother hits you, do not strike back. When the boys call asking your cup size, say A, hang up. When he says you give him blue balls, say you’re welcome. When a girl with thick black curls who smells like bubble gum stops you in a stairwell to ask if you’re a boy, explain that you keep your hair short so she won’t have anything to grab when you head-butt her. Then head-butt her. When a guidance counselor teases you for handed-down jeans, do not turn red. When you have sex for the second time and there is no condom, do not convince yourself that screwing between layers of underwear will soak up the semen. When your geometry teacher posts a banner reading: “Learn math or go home and learn how to be a Momma,” do not take your first feminist stand by leaving the classroom. When the boy you have a crush on is sent to detention, go home. When your mother hits you, do not strike back. When the boy with the blue mohawk swallows your heart and opens his wrists, hide the knives, bleach the bathtub, pour out the vodka. Every time. When the skinhead girls jump you in the bathroom stall, swing, curse, kick, do not turn red. When a boy you think you love delivers the first black eye, use a screw driver, a beer bottle, your two good hands. When your father locks the door, break the window. When a college professor writes you poetry and whispers about your tight little ass, do not take it as a compliment, do not wait, call the Dean, call his wife. When a boy with good manners and a thirst for Budweiser proposes, say no. When your mother hits you, do not strike back. When the boys tell you how good you smell, do not doubt them, do not turn red. When your brother tells you he is gay, pretend you already know. When the girl on the subway curses you because your tee shirt reads: “I fucked your boyfriend,” assure her that it is not true. When your dog pees the rug, kiss her, apologize for being late. When he refuses to stay the night because you lived in Jersey City, do not move. When he refuses to stay the night because you live in Harlem, do not move. When he refuses to stay the night because your air conditioner is broken, leave him. When he refuses to keep a toothbrush at your apartment, leave him. When you find the toothbrush you keep at his apartment hidden in the closet, leave him. Do not regret this. Do not turn red. When your mother hits you, do not strike back.
- Jeanann Verlee
- Jeanann Verlee
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