LinkWithin Widget Alternative - Howzat

This article is about, Howzat, my version of the popular related posts with thumbnails widget from LinkWithin.

Howzat is highly customisable, even allowing you to place it wherever you want.

Howzat Screenshot

Like LinkWithin, Howzat allows you on to click on a thumbnail to view a related post, but has the added benefit of being visible in Atom or RSS feeds. In this case use the icon at the bottom of each column.

Howzat however, does not automatically add related posts with thumbnails to every post. You have to insert the Howzat code into every post.

Now for the code: Yes, it does look like a lot of gobbledygook. Not to worry though. Just copy and paste the code below straight into the “Edit HTML” section of your blog post, or, into the source section when using Windows Live Writer.

<table style="margin: 0px auto" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" height="210"><tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f0f0e9" colspan="3"> <div align="left"><strong>You might also like:</strong></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="cursor: pointer" onmouseover="this.bgColor=&#39;#E3E4FA&#39;" onmouseout="this.bgColor=&#39;#f0f0e9&#39;" onclick="window.location.href=&#39;http://stvincentsdarlinghurstmalenurses.blogspot.com/2009/01/skin-cancer-nose-no-boundaries.html&#39;" bgcolor="#f0f0e9" valign="top" width="120" align="center"><img style="margin: 5px auto; display: block; float: none" title="article link" border="0" alt="article link" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tpq91pcqIw8/TA8wVQSBUeI/AAAAAAAAHrY/_fonxKvbJiE/nose1001.7.jpg" width="100" height="100" /> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="100"> <div align="left">Skin cancer nose no boundaries</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> <td style="cursor: pointer" onmouseover="this.bgColor=&#39;#E3E4FA&#39;" onmouseout="this.bgColor=&#39;#f0f0e9&#39;" onclick="window.location.href=&#39;http://stvincentsdarlinghurstmalenurses.blogspot.com/2010/03/controlling-your-destiny-come-hell-or.html&#39;" bgcolor="#f0f0e9" valign="top" width="120" align="center"><img style="margin: 5px auto; display: block; float: none" title="Article link" border="0" alt="Article link" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_tpq91pcqIw8/TBDbyZq6yFI/AAAAAAAAHsQ/Wc3vVnHV5rY/man22.jpg" width="100" height="100" /> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="100"> <div align="left">Controlling your destiny</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> <td style="cursor: pointer" onmouseover="this.bgColor=&#39;#E3E4FA&#39;" onmouseout="this.bgColor=&#39;#f0f0e9&#39;" onclick="window.location.href=&#39;http://stvincentsdarlinghurstmalenurses.blogspot.com/2008/01/family-friends.html&#39;" bgcolor="#f0f0e9" valign="top" width="120" align="center"><img style="margin: 5px auto; display: block; float: none" title="Article link" border="0" alt="Article link" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tpq91pcqIw8/TBDZQnwy-3I/AAAAAAAAHr8/hk_yauQTUMc/Family_and_friends.jpg" width="100" height="100" /> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="100"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="100"> <div align="left">Family &amp; Friends</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f0f0e9" height="30" valign="top" width="120" align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f0f0e9" height="15" valign="top" width="15"><a href="http://stvincentsdarlinghurstmalenurses.blogspot.com/2009/01/skin-cancer-nose-no-boundaries.html"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Atom/RSS Readers click here to read this post" alt="Atom/RSS" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tpq91pcqIw8/TBEbKM2nmgI/AAAAAAAAHsk/Od3VItQAIB4/readers.jpg" width="15" height="15" /></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> <td bgcolor="#f0f0e9" valign="top" width="120" align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f0f0e9" height="15" valign="top" width="15"><a href="http://stvincentsdarlinghurstmalenurses.blogspot.com/2010/03/controlling-your-destiny-come-hell-or.html"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Atom/RSS Readers click here to read this post" alt="Atom/RSS" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tpq91pcqIw8/TBEbKM2nmgI/AAAAAAAAHsk/Od3VItQAIB4/readers.jpg" width="15" height="15" /></a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> <td bgcolor="#f0f0e9" valign="top" width="120" align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f0f0e9" height="15" valign="top" width="15"><a href="http://stvincentsdarlinghurstmalenurses.blogspot.com/2008/01/family-friends.html"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Atom/RSS Readers click here to read this post" alt="Atom/RSS" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_tpq91pcqIw8/TBEbKM2nmgI/AAAAAAAAHsk/Od3VItQAIB4/readers.jpg" width="15" height="15" /></a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f0f0e9" colspan="3"> <div align="right"><a style="text-decoration: none" href="http://stvincentsdarlinghurstmalenurses.blogspot.com/2010/06/linkwithin-widget-alternative-howzat.html"><font color="#c0c0c0">Howzat</font></a></div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table>

Recommendations and suggestions:

1. Code in red must be changed to your related post http address.
2. Code in green must be changed to your image http address.
3. Code in blue must be changed to your post title.
4. Code in purple must be changed to an icon hosted by your site.
5. Change background colour code matching - #f0f0e9 – to suit yours.
6. If editing, do so only in “Edit HTML” mode – Blogger Blogs.
7. Make thumbnail images about 2500 bytes and 100 x 100 pixels.
8. Try this in your test blog first.
9. If using the code, retain the credit.

If you have any questions I will endeavour to answer them the best I can. Well, that’s about it, enjoy.

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Post-traumatic stress disorder

Watching mates fall by the wayside as a result of post-traumatic stress disorder incurred during their work life is one of the things I have experienced for more decades than I can remember.

Suicide, broken marriages and personality disorders, to name a few, are left in its wake for both newcomer and seasoned traveller to see and, experience first hand if left unchecked.

“Post-traumatic stress disorder, a diagnosis established in 1980, is a severe anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to any event that results in psychological trauma.”

Yes, it does take it’s toll, especially when we have so much in common. Now, who said? “I'm not broke but you can see the cracks” and, will I be next?

In the early days there was no such thing as counselling. The only thing close to this was having a few quiet ales after work with long serving members who were quick to give words of advise and encouragement if needed.

“In Australia about 65% of men and 50% women are exposed to a potentially traumatic event in their lifetime.”

Of course this has all changed for the better. For many, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be treated effectively by way of professional counselling; for others it is an uphill battle to make them realise they do in fact have a problem.

According to the article, “Treating adults with acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder in general practice: a clinical update” published in the Medical Journal of Australia in 2007, screening questions (see below) for post-traumatic stress disorder can help detect whether a person may have PTSD. Questions well worth answering yourself.

Give yourself one point for yes and zero for no. A score of four or higher for these questions indicates a possible diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder.

1. Do you avoid being reminded of the experience by staying away from certain places, people or activities?
2. Have you lost interest in activities that were once important or enjoyable?
3. Have you begun to feel more distant or isolated from other people?
4. Do you find it hard to feel love or affection for other people?
5. Have you begun to feel that there is no point in planning for the future?
6. Have you had more trouble than usual falling or staying asleep?
7. Do you become jumpy or easily startled by ordinary noise or movements?

Well, how did you go? No need to answer that one. If you think you need help do not be afraid to ask for professional assistance. Not only will it be good for you but it will also help the ones around you.

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