<div class="rss-widget"><ul><li><a class='rsswidget' href='https://wordpress.org/news/2014/11/wordpress-4-0-1/' title='WordPress 4.0.1 is now available. This is a critical security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately. Sites that support automatic background updates will be updated to WordPress 4.0.1 within the next few hours. If you are still on WordPress 3.9.2, 3.8.4, or 3.7.4, you will be […]'>WordPress 4.0.1 Security Release</a> <span class="rss-date">November 20, 2014</span><div class='rssSummary'>WordPress 4.0.1 is now available. This is a critical security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately. Sites that support automatic background updates will be updated to WordPress 4.0.1 within the next few hours. If you are still on WordPress 3.9.2, 3.8.4, or 3.7.4, you will be […]</div></li></ul></div><div class="rss-widget"><ul><li><a class='rsswidget' href='http://ma.tt/2014/11/life-hack/' title='Life Hack: Put leftovers on top of your Mac Pro to keep them warm.'>Matt: Life Hack</a></li><li><a class='rsswidget' href='http://wptavern.com/override-wordpress-comment-deadline-settings' title=' Many WordPress users elect to automatically close comments on older posts in order to keep the constant deluge of spam at bay. This method works, but it comes with a couple of drawbacks. The option, found under the Settings → Discussion screen, is essentially an an all-or-nothing choice on older posts. The comment deadline setting is an unsparing guillotine that drops after a set number of days to cut off discussion, without regard for any conversations still in progress. The reality is that not all older content automatically becomes irrelevant after a set number of days. Certain posts may take months or even years to get found in the vast sea of content on the web. Moreover, some posts may not gain traction or ignite conversation until well after they were originally published. The Override Comment Deadline plugin was created to offer authors a little more flexibility to leave comments open on select posts after the deadline set in the discussion settings. It adds a new metabox to the post edit screen where you can check a box to keep comments open.  Scott Nelle, Application Developer at Union Street Media, created the plugin to do one simple thing- to keep comments open indefinitely on select posts. There’s no settings screen or anything else that needs to be configured. However, you will need to have assigned a number of days for automatically closing comments in the discussion settings in order for the plugin to be effective. Many large blogs are turning off comments because of the time-consuming tasks of moderation and spam management. With the help of Override Comment Deadline, you can still close the door to hordes of spam on older, less relevant posts, while keeping comments open on posts where the conversation is still going strong. If you have a strong readership surrounding your blog, the comments can oftentimes be more important than the original post. They become a treasure trove of information and interaction that transform your blog into a community, as opposed to just a soapbox. If you want the option to keep the conversation going on your most important posts, install the Override Comment Deadline plugin from WordPress.org.'>WPTavern: Override WordPress Comment Deadline Settings</a></li><li><a class='rsswidget' href='http://wptavern.com/6-wordpress-things-im-thankful-for' title='photo credit: opensourceway – cc As the US gets ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s the time of year where I stop to think about what I’m thankful for regarding WordPress. In no particular order, here are six things I’m thankful for when it comes to WordPress. The Community The WordPress community is a large reason for the project’s continued success. It’s filled with smart, passionate people, democratizing publishing on a global scale. WordPress is like an engine and the community is the oil. Without the community, the project would likely not be as large and successful as it is today. WordPress, Plugin, and Theme Developers Developers are the people who create solutions to problems. Thank you for everything that you do to help WordPress be a better project whether it’s through themes, plugins, or core contributions. I especially thank those who contribute to the project without being paid for it. WordPress wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t for the generosity of so many developers. Support Forum Volunteers The people who volunteer time on the WordPress support forums are special. To millions of users, they represent the front line of the project. Most of them are not paid and provide support as a means of contributing to WordPress. Several support queries are resolved each week because of their dedication. Meetup/WordCamp Organizers Meetups bring users together to interact and learn about WordPress. They’re an important part of the community and project. WordCamps are a huge undertaking and provide great opportunities for local communities to learn about WordPress. Not everyone has the skills to organize these events. It takes someone with passion, dedication, energy, and time. Thank you to everyone who has played a role in organizing either a meetup or WordCamp. Mike Little and Matt Mullenweg If Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little did not fork of b2 in 2003, WordPress may not exist. Thank you both for getting the ball rolling in 2003. WP Tavern Supporters Last but not least, thank you to those who continue to read the Tavern on a daily basis and support the work we do. Whether it’s commenting on articles, interacting with us on Twitter, or listening to WordPress Weekly, your involvement with the Tavern is an important part of the site’s success. What Are You Thankful For? Even if you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, there’s probably a few things you’re thankful for when it comes to WordPress. Tell us about them in the comments.'>WPTavern: 6 WordPress Things I’m Thankful For</a></li></ul></div><div class="rss-widget"><ul><li class='dashboard-news-plugin'><span>Popular Plugin:</span> <a href='http://wordpress.org/plugins/black-studio-tinymce-widget/' class='dashboard-news-plugin-link'>Black Studio TinyMCE Widget</a></h5>&nbsp;<span>(<a href='plugin-install.php?tab=plugin-information&amp;plugin=black-studio-tinymce-widget&amp;_wpnonce=38f72619c6&amp;TB_iframe=true&amp;width=600&amp;height=800' class='thickbox' title='Black Studio TinyMCE Widget'>Install</a>)</span></li></ul></div>