Happy Tuesday! We’ve got two unique free themes for you today, and they are quite a study in contrasts. Our first theme, Splendio, dazzles with an unconventional yet stylish design from Design Disease that pops out of the box — literally. How you use this theme is limited only by your imagination! It comes loaded with features: six widget areas (one in the right sidebar and up to five in the footer), featured header images, and a custom background. In addition, there’s a showcase page template (pictured in the screenshot above) that includes a featured slider for sticky posts,…
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The content marketing explosion [infographic]
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I Wish Facebook Had a Few More Filters
Nanny Goats in Panties6 Feb 2012 | 8:59 amI’m not a very political person. But my friend, Joe Political Extremist Guy, is and it can be overwhelming at times. So much hyperbole. So much anger. So much threatening to leave the country because anybody in power not aligned with his whichever-wing political views is bringing this nation down. The other guy is evil, yada yada yada. Here’s his Facebook page. Along with a few wish list items I have for Facebook in the Subscription Filtering Department. (Click on picture below to enlarge) -
For Crying Out Loud
Life Just Keeps Getting Weirder.7 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amAnd Laughing, TooI recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the super-swank podcast "For Crying Out Loud," hosted by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor and Lynette Carolla (yes, lovely wife to Adam).It. Was. So. FUN.The podcast is now available on iTunes - or you can listen/download right on the "For Crying Out Loud" websiteAnd, as further evidence that the best things in life are, in fact, free, the bottom-line price to own this episode (or any other, for that matter) is:That's right! Rest assured that today's burrito budget will remain intact no matter how many times you download the podcast.And… -
TV Listings: Cryojennifer
The Onion8 Feb 2012 | 4:30 pmCW 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST Tonight: The beautiful but absentminded Cryojennifer completely messes up a sales report at work, makes the mistake of questioning her sister's weight, and burns a meal she cooks for her boyfriend, realizing once again that the o...
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WordPress.com News
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New Themes: Splendio and Suburbia
7 Feb 2012 | 10:00 amHappy Tuesday! We’ve got two unique free themes for you today, and they are quite a study in contrasts. Our first theme, Splendio, dazzles with an unconventional yet stylish design from Design Disease that pops out of the box — literally. How you use this theme is limited only by your imagination! It comes loaded with features: six widget areas (one in the right sidebar and up to five in the footer), featured header images, and a custom background. In addition, there’s a showcase page template (pictured in the screenshot above) that includes a featured slider for sticky posts,… -
Post Videos from Your iPhone or iPad
3 Feb 2012 | 3:01 amWould you like to post videos to your blog while you’re on the go? Are you interested in a photography theme that’s also video-friendly? Well, look no further, because we have some news for you. The VideoPress upgrade, which allows you to upload and embed your own videos on your blog, now comfortably handles videos from iPhones and iPads. You can shoot vertically or horizontally, and we’ll take care of rotating it for you so that your video looks great when it’s published on your site. If you don’t already have VideoPress on your WordPress.com account, head on… -
New Themes: Currents and Debut
2 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pmToday, I’m excited to introduce the latest additions to our collection of premium themes. Designed by Andy Rutledge, Currents, is a responsive, minimal yet attractive premium theme from WooThemes. Currents is perfect for news driven sites. The phrase, “less is more” couldn’t be more true. This clean and minimal design maximises your reader’s focus on the content. Having said that, the theme is packed with many customization options — a wide featured post slider, custom news areas, six alternative color styles, and more. Together, all of these features help… -
Import from Tumblr in 3 Easy Steps
2 Feb 2012 | 4:06 amWe’ve recently noticed that a fair number of you have been bringing your tumblelogs over from Tumblr to WordPress.com using one of the variety of Tumblr to WXR conversion tools which exist on the web. We thought you would appreciate an easier way to import your content, so we bring you 3 easy steps to import your content. Authenticate with Tumblr To bring your tumblelog’s content to WordPress.com, head to Tools → Import in your WordPress.com dashboard and look for the Tumblr importer. If you don’t already have an account here on WordPress.com then head over and sign up… -
Chrome Users: Try the WordPress.com Extension
27 Jan 2012 | 11:54 amWant to receive WordPress.com notifications instantly, even when you’re not on WordPress.com? Add the new WordPress.com extension for Chrome and as soon as you get a new follower or a new like on one of your posts, a notification will appear in your browser: Simply click the icon to view your latest WordPress.com notifications: Start following new blogs without visiting WordPress.com The Chrome extension also makes it easy to follow sites from your WordPress.com account by displaying a Follow button whenever you’re browsing a site that has an RSS feed. Clicking the Follow button…
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The content marketing explosion [infographic]
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8 historical figures who ate disgusting things
8 Feb 2012 | 11:26 pmBefore you read this article, you may have thought your dog had the grossest eating habits ever. But Fido's penchant for poo is nothing compared to some of these sickos highlighted in Cracked. For example, Victorian scientist William Buckland: He didn't just stop at the meat of animals, either. While on a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, a strange mark was found on the floor. A debate broke out as to what the stain could possibly be, at which point Buckland got on his hands and knees, licked the stain and confidently announced it to be bat piss. But the craziest thing Buckland ever did, at… -
5 explanations of why teenagers act the way the do
8 Feb 2012 | 11:22 pmUnderstanding the teenage mind could be a life's work. For those of you who don't have that kind of time, however, Mental Floss gives five things that could explain the mind of the teenager. For example, parents, have you ever wondered if your teenager is somehow getting dumber? Parents of teens often wonder what happened to the bright child they used to have. How can someone go from getting A’s to getting C’s when they seem to be doing the same amount of work? Once again, changes in the brain are to blame. While the merits of IQ tests are debatable, scientists used to think IQ… -
Surviving the loss of a star employee
8 Feb 2012 | 11:16 pmSome groups have stellar members who carry the team. That's all well and good until that member leaves. Then what? This Smartblog video will help you answer that question: Full story at Smartblog on Leadership. Top news for leaders. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Disneyland circa 1957 [video]
8 Feb 2012 | 11:14 pmThis video was shot in 1957, less than two years after Disneyland had opened. The footage is newly restored and ready to take you to the happiest place on earth as it was in its early days. Full story at Mental Floss. All the top Internet videos in one place. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Nanny Goats in Panties
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I Wish Facebook Had a Few More Filters
6 Feb 2012 | 8:59 amI’m not a very political person. But my friend, Joe Political Extremist Guy, is and it can be overwhelming at times. So much hyperbole. So much anger. So much threatening to leave the country because anybody in power not aligned with his whichever-wing political views is bringing this nation down. The other guy is evil, yada yada yada. Here’s his Facebook page. Along with a few wish list items I have for Facebook in the Subscription Filtering Department. (Click on picture below to enlarge) -
Goat Thing: Anonymous Mail and Curly the Nativity Goat
3 Feb 2012 | 8:29 amI have no story for the following three goat pictures, only that someone named Lori sent them in with no words about them (or her. or anything.), so here are some no-name no-place goats for you to enjoy! These could be 2013 Calendar Contenders! Which one is your favorite? Goats in the News This article, called to my attention by fellow humor blogger Shari of Dusty Earth Mother, appeared just after Christmas in The Huffington Post entitled “Goat Flees Nativity Scene, Still on the Lam“. I know, it’s a groaner. The story originated out of the Fergus Falls… -
A Street Named R
30 Jan 2012 | 8:36 amSacramento’s downtown streets go from A to Z and one of them… is R. Oddly, it lies between Q and S Streets. R Street used to have a bunch of historic stuff, like back in the 1800s or something, including a railroad track that ran down it. Sometime during the 21st century, R Street went out and bought itself a $13 million renovation. And a new name: Historic R Street Corridor. Let’s go see its new crib. They kept the old tracks and erected an arch over 10th and R Streets. Sacramento, home of the 32 mile-long American River Bike Trail, promotes bike-friendliness, as well as… -
Sticky Readers Now Available in More Formats and More Countries
27 Jan 2012 | 11:09 amHi Kids! Just a quick update to let you know that my book, Sticky Readers, is now available on the Nook and iBook and Kobo and God knows what else in ebook formats (in addition to the already available Kindle). Also? I Am an Auteur! That’s right – Sticky Readers has spread across the globe. In France, I am an auteur: And in Japan I’m a ペーパーバック. You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting to be a ペーパーバック. For a complete list of formats and where to buy Sticky Readers, go to the Where to Buy page on the Sticky Readers website. … -
Hooves on the Ground: Sacramento’s First Baconfest
22 Jan 2012 | 2:07 pmDid that guy ever find out who the man was that put the Bop in the Bop-she-bop-she-bop? And if so, did he shake his hand? And if so, was it a firm handshake, or was it one of those flacid limp fish handshakes? Anyway, yesterday’s storm break (the one that followed nearly five inches of rain in certain parts of the foothills) provided a bright and sunny day for this weekend’s Inaugural Sacramento Baconfest of 2012. Outside the Magpie Cafe on R Street. And a bike rack. Ever since I first got word about the porky event, I shouted and touted and proclaimed I was going to the late…
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Life Just Keeps Getting Weirder.
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For Crying Out Loud
7 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amAnd Laughing, TooI recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the super-swank podcast "For Crying Out Loud," hosted by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor and Lynette Carolla (yes, lovely wife to Adam).It. Was. So. FUN.The podcast is now available on iTunes - or you can listen/download right on the "For Crying Out Loud" websiteAnd, as further evidence that the best things in life are, in fact, free, the bottom-line price to own this episode (or any other, for that matter) is:That's right! Rest assured that today's burrito budget will remain intact no matter how many times you download the podcast.And… -
Daily Affirmation #FAIL
23 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amThanks. I Got It.I love the uplifting app I started using January 1, but this particular entry makes me more tired than inspired:Yes. I know.It comes with being a parent. -
I Am a 12-Year-Old Boy
18 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amAnd Here's the ProofEver since Morticia and Gomez (my children) introduced me to Ragestache, I've been obsessed with it.Then again, I still convulse with snort-laughs every time I see the opening UPS-guy scene of "Ace Ventura." (When did that movie come out? 1994? EVERY TIMEAfter laughing at so many comics on the site, I had to try my hand at making one of my own. (Thankfully, this kind of "me, too!" crap only crops up occasionally and not, for instance, when I'm sitting on the sofa watching NASCAR or Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling. (Okay, it happens with NASCAR.)Anyway, I made a comic and I'm… -
Wake Up and Smell the Adhesive Brassiere
9 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amOr: The Lies Our Undies Tell UsOver the holiday break, I gave my clothes closet a thorough exorcism cleaning. (Yes, I'm fun like that.)It was during these excavations that I unearthed this itemOr, more specifically, this item:Also known as THIS ITEM:I know What. The. H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks?I was so thrown by this discovery that I had to collapse onto a heap of discarded leg warmers and bootleg bikini bottoms to regroup.I had no memory of buying this marvel of modern engineering, but (as I was relatively certain it belonged to me and not my husband) clearly I had.The question was why I… -
Things to Do in 2012
31 Dec 2011 | 5:00 am...Or Not.After extended deliberation, I have compiled my annual list of actions to make the upcoming year extra-awesome.Note: Over the years, I've found it helpful not to include overreaching items such as "Be a nice person" and "Live within budget." No one tells you this, but these kinds of vague, pie-in-the-sky goals are basically impossible to achieve.(I can tell you from personal experience that it's a real buzzkill to wake up on January 3rd only to realize you've already blown items 1-14 on your yearly to-do list. Let's just say some lessons were learned.)Anyway, I'm happy to share my…
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The Onion
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TV Listings: Cryojennifer
8 Feb 2012 | 4:30 pmCW 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST Tonight: The beautiful but absentminded Cryojennifer completely messes up a sales report at work, makes the mistake of questioning her sister's weight, and burns a meal she cooks for her boyfriend, realizing once again that the o... -
Letters To The Editor: Cloning Update
8 Feb 2012 | 3:15 pmDear The Onion, Where are scientists at on cloning? Since the sheep it seems like there’s been nothing. Paul Goethe, Rochester, NY -
EL PASO, TX—A cockroach living under the fridge in Nelson and Elizabeth Gebler's kitchen headed to work thinking, "Cockroach’s gotta make a living."
8 Feb 2012 | 2:00 pmEL PASO, TX—A cockroach living under the fridge in Nelson and Elizabeth Gebler's kitchen headed to work thinking, "Cockroach’s gotta make a living." -
Study Reveals Majority Of Suicides Occur While Trying To Put Fitted Sheet On Bed
8 Feb 2012 | 1:00 pmBALTIMORE—According to a study published Monday in Psychological Bulletin, more than 83 percent of suicides take place when an individual is faced with the task of putting a fitted sheet onto a mattress. -
Area Woman Becomes Nation's First Grandma Courtney
8 Feb 2012 | 11:30 amArea Woman Becomes Nation's First Grandma Courtney
