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Kentucky Derby Pie: Recipe

With the running of the 134th Kentucky Derby this weekend it seemed like a good time to post a recipe for that most famous of Derby treats, Kentucky Derby Pie (admittedly, the Mint Julep is pretty famous too, but those are easy to make). This delicious pie shares something in common with the Pecan Pie, but with a rich chocolate note, and an undertone of Bourbon, it’s got a Kentucky flavor all it’s own.
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Stopping nonces with WordPress NONCE: Part 1 — Basic Nonce Usage

In the introduction, I provided a brief overview of Numbers used ONCE (nonce) and how they are implemented in WordPress. In this part, I’ll introduce you to creating and verifying a nonce.

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Stopping nonces with a WordPress NONCE: Part 0 — Background

It is with depressing frequency that blogs get hacked. Even with relatively secure software, like WordPress, it happens all to often. The ability to create plugins, and moreover, the recent fascination with adding AJAX type interfaces to the WordPress administration areas has resulted in a proliferation of ‘unsafe’ plugins which have the potential to provide unfettered access to hackers.

Fortunately, WordPress supports Numbers used ONCE (nonce) as a way of keeping nonces (pedophiles, hackers, and people who talk at the theater) out. Follow along as I show you how to keep your plugin from being the door to hackers.
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µAudio 0.2.1 Released

If, like me, you have ever made a software release while thinking about aircraft, you’ll understand why a new version is needed.

Please forgive my wrongheadedness in testing the wrong version before the 0.2 release. This time, I’m pretty sure I’ve got it right.

Check out my µAudio page, or head over to µAudio at wordpress.org for a copy of your very own.