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Wordpress keeps going, WP 2.6 is well on it’s way

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One of the great things about wordpress is the speed at which it has developed over the last few years from a simple blogging platform to a much more advanced system that can be used as a CMS as well.

Wordpress 2.6 Beta has been released with a few minor updates and functional improvements. Ryan Boren posted a list of improvements including the following to be found in the 2.6 beta Version which is already available for download and beta testing.

Matt Mullenweg, Founder of the platform had the following to say about this speedy update from the much hyped 2.5.


Mail & Guardian online launches new site

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Fresh off the back of successful launches of Tech & Sport Leader platforms, the Mail & Guardian online has gone live with a fresh design.
I was tipped off by Vincent Maher and had a little discussion about what they’ve changed and why. It’s clear one of the main areas of focus was content as it [...]

What do you think a Logo design should cost?

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I Found the following article very apt with regard to the current perceptions by many business people regarding the benefits of a good logo and what they are prepared to “invest” in it.
Jacob of Just Creative Design wrote Why logo design does not cost $5.00 in which he mentions:

A logo is the very first impression [...]

Spread the word about United for Africa by printing these flyers

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As many of you may know, UnitedForAfrica.co.za set up by Quirk & Ushahidi is actively involved in tracking and reporting on the progress made in assisting victims of Xenophobia in South Africa.
I was asked by Tim Shier for some assistance in designing a flyer to get the message out there and call for people to [...]

The race issue in South Africa’s Media/Marketing industry

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Throughout my career as a designer in South Africa, I have been faced with racial issues in and around the media & advertising industry. It’s a space very much dominated by white males even to this day, which is also very much reflected in the work being produced and ideas which are spread within it.
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Checkout the new Wordpress Meetup site

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Heads up. Today is WPCPT3 at the Bandwidth Barn from 4pm - 7pm. We’ve just launched our new theme designed by yours(that’s me) truly and coded by Paul Weingartz who did a fantabulous job. Check us out at www.wordpress.org.za

Support Mustadafin in feeding & clothing 10 000 + Refugees

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In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
As you are aware, the xenophobic violence has left an estimated 25 000 victims displaced, destitute and in despair. We can only but pray to the Almighty for a solution to this political and humanitarian crisis.
The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Management has appointed Mustadafin Foundation, [...]