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It’s a Tough Job But Someone Has To Do It (Spoiler: It’s You)

Thu, Sep 9, 2019
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 050
I’ve been anxious to get the latest installment in my series on better web accessibility through content management published. It’s taken some time becasue it’s one of the more step-filled tasks in the series so there’s a good bit to cover. Having said that, it’s also one of the most important tasks: assigning image alt
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The Cost Of Ownership Is On The Rise

Wed, Sep 9, 2019
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 177
Over the past year, I’ve noticed a larger than usual increase in the cost of strings every time my wife orders new sets. Price increases certainly aren’t unusual and the rate of increase has been steady over the past decade, but 2019 year-to-date increases are around twice the usual rate. This has an obvious impact
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Tomorrow Is Baltimore’s Next Waypoint

Tue, Sep 9, 2019
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 140
Update: 9:10am CT: BSO musicians file unfair labor practice. Wednesday, 9/11/19, is the next threshold in the ongoing Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) work stoppage. Technically, the employer has ended their lockout and is offering musicians work but that seemingly simple term has a gargantuan asterisk attached. The problem is there’s still no new contract nor
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Arts Advocacy Action Alert: Making Net Neutrality A Campaign Issue

Mon, Sep 9, 2019
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 090
There’s a fabulous post from NTEN CEO, Amy Sample Ward, that reminds everyone of just how important it is to make Net Neutrality a key issue in the 2020 national elections. In addition to reminding everyone why Net Neutrality still matter and that the damage done in 2017 can be reversed, she provides a few
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If Anyone Finds A Workday On The Floor, It’s Mine

Fri, Sep 9, 2019
by Drew McManus
Adaptistration People 155
The best thing about national holidays is the worst thing about national holidays: many of us can take the day off. But when you get to the end of the shortened work week, it always feels like you’re a little behind. And that’s precisely where I’m at today wondering how on earth Friday snuck up
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