As expected WordPress 2.9 have been released on December 18 and while this version  is not a security release, it contains quite a few bug fixes as well as enhancements! Couple most notable features added to latest version are:

• Basic image editing capabilities – love it for quick edits!
• Ability to add video to WordPress blog post by simply specifying URL to the video instead of copying / pasting code. Support for most common services is included

I also like the new option to Auto-Optimize database by simply adding one line to your wp-config.php file and my partner and I are testing it right now to perhaps make it part of the next package release of Expert WordPress. There are quite a few more enhancements you should read about on official blog but right now I want to talk about solving a problem with one, very popular plugin – Simple Tags. Until author releases next version of plugin fully compatible with WordPress 2.9 – here is a work around for you…

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