Actually, last Saturday was the official anniversary but given the flood of current events, the only safe place to fit in an article like this is while I’m away in Germany for a few days and can’t keep up with breaking news anyway.
Internal Affairs
Check Out The Inside The Arts Blog Updates
I’m very happy to announce that all of the blogs hosted directly at Inside The Arts, the culture blogging exchange that the Adaptistration Network belongs, have been upgraded with the very same responsive theme improvements implemented here in June as well as an updated graphic design. So whether you’re a regular reader or they are new to you, drop by and see what the fuss is all about.
New Functionality: Integrated Social Media Comments
One of the great benefits of open source publishing platforms is they provide a steady stream of upgrades and improvements. Case in point is the latest WordPress enhancement to reader comments in that integrates social media login options.
Make. Good. Art.
It’s my birthday today and I only have one wish: I want everyone to take 19 minutes and 55 seconds to watch this video featuring author Neil Gaiman’s 2012 Commencement Speech at the University of the Arts. It’s inspirational, funny, and downright smart. At the core of his speech, Gaiman drives home the mantra “make good art” and the best part is you don’t have to be an artist in order to take it to heart.
It Feels Good To Look Good
If you’re a weekly email summary subscriber, you’ll notice a new look for today’s email blast. Thanks to a great set of metrics tools provided by the email marketing client along with the bevy of beefy offerings from the powerhouse that is Google Analytics, the weekly email has been streamlined to provide much more of what folks are looking for and function even better on mobile platforms like smartphones and tablets.