Photo Blogging 101, Part 221 May 2012

Now that you’ve been snapping away, you’ll want to build your photographic following. WordPress.com has an excellent photo blogging community, which you can tap into by following these tips and tricks. Tags, topics, and phloggers, oh my! ...

Look Before You Leap18 May 2012

Trying out new themes is fun, isn’t it? I think so! The thing about changing my blog’s theme that has traditionally bugged me, though, is the 10-15 minutes right after you click “Activate” when you have to rush through uploadi...

New Theme: A Simpler Time17 May 2012

There’s something about this time of year that always makes me wistful for the good old days—the simpler times, if you will—when all that mattered were family, friends, and a whole lotta blogging about everything under the sun. I miss those...

Stay In The Conversation16 May 2012

Update (May 17): Since this feature went live we’ve had a bunch of feedback and it looks like following comments by default is not a good fit for a lot of bloggers (and their readers) after all. We looked at a few different options, but for no...

Look at These Gorgeous Blogs15 May 2012

We’ve added a user showcase where you can view stunning customizations made by people just like you. From complete redesigns with CSS to adding pizzazz with Custom Fonts to clever use of options like background and header, this showcase will spark ...

Plans to make sacking workers easier erupts into Tory-Lib Dem row - The Guardian21 May 2012

The GuardianPlans to make sacking workers easier erupts into Tory-Lib Dem rowThe GuardianTensions within the coalition over proposals to make it easier for businesses to fire workers have spilled out into the open with Tory backbenchers lining up against the Lib Dem frontbench led by business secretary Vince Cable who declared the idea ...Cameron steps back from labour law ideaFinancial TimesControversial Beecroft Report on employment law published ahead of schedule ...Telegraph.co.ukVince Cable calls sacking plans in Beecroft report 'the wrong approach'BBC NewsThe Sun -The Press Associationall 628 news articles »

Shafilea Ahmed 'honour killing' witnessed by sister, court told - The Guardian21 May 2012

The GuardianShafilea Ahmed 'honour killing' witnessed by sister, court toldThe GuardianThe sister of a teenager who was murdered by her parents when she refused to agree to an arranged marriage saw the killing, a court was told on Monday. Alesha Ahmed told police she watched her parents "acting together" during the murder of her older ...Daughter 'murdered out of shame'WalesOnline'Parents killed their daughter Shafilea Ahmed over her Westernised lifestyle'The Sun'Sister Saw Parents Kill Teenager'Sky NewsYorkshire Postall 431 news articles »

If Miliband's latest guru fails, he'll be left without a prayer - Telegraph.co.uk21 May 2012

Telegraph.co.ukIf Miliband's latest guru fails, he'll be left without a prayerTelegraph.co.ukBy Mary Riddell When Liam Byrne left the Treasury, he wrote a famous note for his successor: “I'm afraid to tell you there is no money left.” After Ed Miliband's reshuffle last week, Mr Byrne could have penned a second memo: “And there are no policies ...Miliband plays down EU poll talkThe Press AssociationEd Miliband set for decision on Europe referendumThe GuardianIoS exclusive: Cameron hit by big rise in hostility to EuropeThe IndependentBBC News -Financial Times -Belfast Telegraphall 1,048 news articles »

Couple facing jail after covering up for their murderer son - Telegraph.co.uk21 May 2012

Telegraph.co.ukCouple facing jail after covering up for their murderer sonTelegraph.co.ukA wealthy couple were facing jail tonight after being found guilty of trying to cover for their son when he brutally murdered his model girlfriend. By Martin Evans, Crime Correspondent Elliot Turner, 20, strangled Emily Longley in a jealous rage in the ...'Evil' boyfriend guilty of murderThe Press AssociationBournemouth man convicted of strangling girlfriend in jealous rageThe Guardian“All-Talk Turner”: The manipulative murderer who boasted of a playboy ...Mirror.co.ukSydney Morning Herald -Bournemouth Echo -Metroall 426 news articles »

Old Etonian charged over GM trial break-in - Telegraph.co.uk21 May 2012

Telegraph.co.ukOld Etonian charged over GM trial break-inTelegraph.co.ukA man charged with criminal damage after allegedly vandalising a trial of genetically modified wheat has been named as Hector Christie, an Old Etonian organic farmer. By Nick Collins, Science Correspondent Mr Christie, 50, is the son of Sir George ...Farmer charged with criminal damage at GM crop trial siteThe GuardianGM wheat 'damage attempt' condemnedThe IndependentAnti-GM protest likened to 'Nazi book burning'Agrimoney.comFinancial Times -Reuters UKall 37 news articles »