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WordPress 2.9

via Dave

We had some internal training Monday on the exciting new WordPress release. Version 2.9 introduces new features to make your blog more attractive and boost your SEO rankings.
Here are the highlights from the numerous changes that went into this release:
1. “Trash” status: No longer worry about accidentally deleting your posts, pages, and comments. The “delete”

Systematic Icon Design

via Justin

While a freshman in art school, I decided to try my hand at icon design after reading an article in MacAddict (now MacLife) on the topic. The 90’s were the initial exploration and maturation years of Mac desktop/interface customization, if you will. In 8-bit, pixel-by-pixel form, icon designers, as a global collective, released downloadable sets

We’re expanding our team!

via Mike

Xeno Media is a dynamic, growing Web consultancy located in Chicago’s western suburbs, with a variety of interesting, engaged clients.
We are looking for a full-time web developer to add to our team. Think you’re a good fit? Please follow these instructions carefully:
1) Email your resume with salary history or requirements to resumes@xenomedia.com
2) On a

Real-time search

via Tim

The web is constantly being updated with new information. Search engines like Google, Yahoo, etc. index this info into an archive and then search that archive to bring you results. But what about the content that doesn’t get indexed in time? Real-time search is addressing this issue.
Search start-ups such as Collecta, Scoopler,