I am using Rhymed Code's code for Asides in my sidebar. (say that 5 x fast). Rhymed Code uses the following:
<?php echo wptexturize( $post->post_content ); ?>
I want to use the_excerpt instead but when I do that a large space (like an unwanted br/) appears between the title and the contents of the aside.
Try this:
<?php echo wptexturize( get_the_excerpt() ); ?>
Ahh, you are great. Really great because after that hint, I was able to insert your plugin, the excerpt reloaded.
<?php echo wptexturize(the_excerpt_reloaded(15,'','',false)); ?>
Thanks much for your help! Now, if I could only get ajax inline comments to work . . .