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 ...

Photo that made jealous lover kill - The Sun22 May 2012

The SunPhoto that made jealous lover killThe SunBy JAMIE PYATT PRETTY Emily Longley poses with two hunks for a picture that drove her jealous boyfriend into such a fury he strangled her. Wealthy jeweller's son Elliot Turner blew his top when he saw the modelling assignment shots of 17-year-old Emily ...Emily Longley trial: Jury sent out again to continue their deliberationsBournemouth EchoCouple facing jail after covering up for their murderer sonTelegraph.co.ukBournemouth man convicted of strangling girlfriend in jealous rageThe GuardianThe Press Association -Mirror.co.uk -BBC Newsall 449 news articles »

UN condemns suicide attack on Yemeni army parade - BBC News22 May 2012

BBC NewsUN condemns suicide attack on Yemeni army paradeBBC NewsThe UN Security Council has condemned "in the strongest terms" the suicide bombing in the Yemeni capital Sanaa that killed more than 90 soldiers. A council statement described the attack as a "heinous act" and vowed to combat "all forms of terrorism".Obama says very concerned by Al-Qaeda in YemenAFPSuicide bomber kills 90 in Yemen, al Qaeda vows more attackseuronewsSuicide bomb kills over 90 soldiers in YemenIrish TimesXinhua -ABC Online -Voice of America (blog)all 1,895 news articles »

Asbo replacements 'won't work' - The Press Association22 May 2012

Telegraph.co.ukAsbo replacements 'won't work'The Press AssociationA new community trigger to force police to investigate any incident of anti-social behaviour reported by at least five people will do little to tackle the problem in the long-term, campaigners have said. Theresa May's plans to replace anti-social ...Theresa May: I'll axe AsbosThe Sun£100 fine if your garden is a tip: Homeowners who dump rubbish face on-the ...Daily MailBehaviour crackdown launchedITV NewsTelegraph.co.uk -24dash (press release)all 183 news articles »

Born poor, stay poor: the scandal of social immobility - The Independent22 May 2012

Daily MailBorn poor, stay poor: the scandal of social immobilityThe IndependentThere is a "stark gap" between the life chances of the poorest and the better-off in Britain, the Government will admit today, as it publishes alarming research that reveals how wide that gulf is. The study, to be unveiled by Nick Clegg, shows that: l ...Clegg condemns social mobility mythWalesOnlineSocial mobility a key task for the coalition, says Nick CleggThe GuardianNick Clegg: we'll push more state pupils into universityTelegraph.co.ukDaily Mail -Scotsman (blog)all 209 news articles »

'Honour killing' trial: I saw my parents murder Shafilea, says sister - The Independent22 May 2012

Telegraph.co.uk'Honour killing' trial: I saw my parents murder Shafilea, says sisterThe IndependentNine years after the death of Shafilea Ahmed, her parents went on trial for murder yesterday. Chester Crown Court heard that Shafilea's sister had witnessed the killing but did not reveal this until 2010. Alesha Ahmed lived for seven years "under great ...'Westernised' Shafilea Ahmed tortured by her Muslim family, court toldMetroShafilea Ahmed 'honour killing' witnessed by sister, court toldThe GuardianParents 'murdered their Westernised teenage daughter in front of her sister ...The Daily TelegraphMirror.co.uk -Telegraph.co.ukall 456 news articles »