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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</guid>
            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the world of development, the choice of editors is usually a very personal decision. So what is my choice?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Let's Talk About Addons]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/lets-talk-about-addons</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Addons are confusing, particularly if you're working with multiple different platforms. In the WordPress world, we call them plugins.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Is .htaccess?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-what-is-htaccess</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a fairly good chance you've run across a strange file in the root (or topmost) directory. So just what is the .htaccess file?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Mac for Linux Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/mac-for-linux-users</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, I'm going to start by saying that I've failed to make my 30-day mark. Somehow I managed to miss a day without even realizing I did it.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divide By Zero]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/divide-by-zero</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will effectively be a brain dump of things I've worked on, realized or discovered today. Consider this fair warning.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Burnout, Or What To Do When You Hit A Brick Wall]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/burnout-or-what-to-do-when-you-hit-a-brick-wall</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm sure that everyone out there is familiar with the 'burnout' phenomenon. Think back, can you remember the last time you felt burned out? I know I can.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Not As Easy As It Seems]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/not-as-easy-as-it-seems</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm almost a week into a little personal challenge. I love writing, but coming up with the actual inspiration for new posts is surprisingly tricky for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Is Halloween]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/this-is-halloween</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 04:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[364 days a year children are specifically told not to take candy from strangers... but on this one day, it's not just permissible, it's expected!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp San Francisco 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-san-francisco-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[That Really Grinds My Gears]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/that-really-grinds-my-gears</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[While some bloggers can write a post a day with relative ease, I've always found it much more difficult to come up with quality content.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[After Action Report: WordCamp Tampa 2014]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/after-action-report-wordcamp-tampa-2014</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Now that I've had a little time to decompress, it's time to actually think through the events of the weekend and record my thoughts.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[No Such Thing As A Free Lunch]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sooner or later, ever designer or developer runs into a problem that plagues pretty much every aspect of humanity: the free lunch.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fork While Fork]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/fork-while-fork</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought that by now, everyone knew that running random code was generally a bad idea.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wat]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/wat</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is by far the best lightning talk I've ever seen, and I'm continually shocked at how many people aren't familiar with it...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, I received a tweet regarding the best conditional widget plugin. So what is the best plugin?]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Email Clients In Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/email-clients-in-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Those of you who know me are probably aware that I've got lot of things on my plate. As such, email is a relatively important part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[238 Years Ago Today...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/238-years-ago-today</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marines are not born but made. Every man or woman who today wears the Eagle, Globe and Anchor came from the same humble beginnings.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bad Code Happens]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/bad-code-happens</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every once in a while I stumble across a block of code that goes above and beyond the occasional poorly coded function.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[How (Not) To Support Your Users]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/how-not-to-support-your-users</guid>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The problems present in supporting software are not always the fault of an end user. In some circumstances, the fault lies in the support staff.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Zero-Downtime Deployment]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/zero-downtime-deployment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My recent switch to Next.js has been both fun and educational. However, it also brought its share of unexpected hurdles.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resonate Reborn]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/resonate-reborn</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm pleased to announce the official release of Resonate, an audio manager for Godot.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing Haunted, Inc.]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-haunted-inc</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm not a gamer, but I'm definitely a modder - and more recently, a game developer. As such, I'm making an effort to start representing gaming through my site.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's Wrong With WordPress?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-wordpress</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[WordPress is a great platform for many things - with a few caveats. A follow-up to Getting Away from PHP.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/in-the-spotlight</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[When I first launched this site revamp, it was notably missing one feature: a working site search! This oversight has been rectified.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/happy-holidays-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back to (Almost) Full-Time Linux]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/back-to-almost-full-time-linux</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years, I experimented with most major distributions before finally settling on Arch as my long-term distro of choice.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing .gitignore Guru]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/introducing-gitignore-guru</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been dissatisfied for a while with the .gitignore generator I've historically used. It doesn't work the way I want it to, so I did something about it!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting Away from PHP]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/getting-away-from-php</guid>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[It's Been a Long Road]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/its-been-a-long-road</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I've been radio silent for a long time, and for that I apologize. The last few years haven't been banner years for me.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Oryx Pro Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/oryx-pro-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Pop!_OS. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new Oryx Pro, so it's high time I finally review some real System76 hardware!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dango M1 Maverick Wallet Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</link>
            <guid isPermaLink="true">https://evertiro.com/blog/dango-m1-maverick-wallet-review</guid>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're anything like me, your everyday carry wallet is probably overly stuffed with things you never use; old rewards cards, business cards, receipts and the like adding unnecessary bulk.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 8 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-8-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every tea this month was, at the very least, interesting. As usual, there were ups and downs, but this month I think the ups outweighed the downs by far.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 7 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-7-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before I get to the actual content, I want to apologize for the delay in posting this review. Flooding sucks!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 6 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-6-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 02:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It finally happened, and I don't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. Six months in, and Sips by™ finally made what I would call a mistake.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vero 4K+ Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/vero-4k-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been running OSMC on a Raspberry Pi 3 for ages, but I wanted a bit more power out of my media center, so I bought myself a Vero for Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 5 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-5-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a new year, and Sips by™ is still going strong! I just received my monthly shipment, and I have to say it feels a little like a belated Christmas present.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas to all...]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[The following poem was originally penned by Marine Corporal James M Schmidt while stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, DC.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[DAVIDsTEA Merry & Bright Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/davidstea-merry-bright-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After my recent excellent experience with DAVIDsTEA, I decided to expand my horizons in terms of their tea selection.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 4 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-4-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After four months using Sips by™, I finally ran into something that I almost called a screw-up on their part.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 3 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-3-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three months in, and Sips by™ is still going strong! As usual, this month wasn't a slam dunk but was well worth the experience.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 2 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-2-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's my second month with Sips by™, and that means another round of reviews and an unexpected bonus!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Good Earth Tea Co. Sweet & Spicy Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/good-earth-tea-co-sweet-spicy-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[In my recent review of my first-month experience with Sips by™, I made my feelings about the variety of tea available at your average grocer very clear.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sips by™ Tea - Month 1 Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/sips-by-tea-month-1-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[After reading a metric ton on the million different available tea subscriptions, I decided to give Sips by™ a chance.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Theory of Repetitive Evolution]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/the-theory-of-repetitive-evolution</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[They say that the two worst things to discuss with friends are religion and politics. Well, I'm officially screwed.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Raspberry Scorpion Hot Sauce Review]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/raspberry-scorpion-hot-sauce-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My current go-to hot sauce isn't the hottest I've ever tried, but it does an excellent job of blending flavor with heat.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/practice-makes-perfect</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone who really knows me can attest that music is, and always has been, a considerable part of my life.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Just What Are We Celebrating, Anyway?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/just-celebrating-anyway</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this is a question that more and more Americans have difficulty answering.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Conditional Widget Plugins - Part 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/conditional-widget-plugins-part-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I discovered another conditional widgets plugin and it has, by far, eclipsed every possible plugin from the original post.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[1800's Portrait]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/1800s-portrait</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[I did this colorization just a few days after my Jean Harlow colorization. Requested by a user on Reddit.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jean Harlow]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/jean-harlow</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 03:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[This colorization was built using a series of layer masks. I might have failed miserably on the ivy in the background.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Marie - Grey Doors 2]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/marie-grey-doors-2</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lots of studying, but I still haven't mastered skin tones. My overall technique has improved though!]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[54 Cutlass Concept]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/54-cutlass-concept</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 02:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My second colorization attempt! My technique hasn't improved much, but I liked the car.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minnie Mouse]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/minnie-mouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[A while back, I started experimenting with recoloring black and white photos. I probably should have done at least a little research...]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's This?]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/whats-this</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[My more observant followers are likely asking this very question. Well, there's a reason for that.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Adding Custom Meta Fields To Taxonomies]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/adding-custom-meta-fields-to-taxonomies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are numerous plugins available that add custom meta fields. The one thing that isn't commonly taught, however, is how to add them to taxonomies.]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Editor Wars]]></title>
            <link>https://evertiro.com/blog/editor-wars</link>
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