Home, Individuality, is in the Details
Moving in is just the first part. A house is just a structure -- it takes time to make it a home. Recently, our local newspaper ran an article about a…
Supporting the Next Generation of Problem Solvers
That transition from the educational environment to the work world can be daunting. It's one thing to understand the theory behind a concept; it's…
When to call a Drupal Expert for an Islandora Project
There’s an old adage that states, “No man is an island.” I’d like to paraphrase that and say no Islandora is an island either, as while a complete…
Lay Down the Law to Keep the Trolls at Bay
Common courtesy is not always that common – especially when it comes to Internet discourse. While some so-called trolls enjoy playing games with your…
The 411 on Getting Echidna to Booth 210 in Nashville
If you’ve ever been to a trade show or a convention, you’ve likely had to walk a gauntlet of vendor booths. Perfectly aligned swag, banners attached…
Putting Accessible Images in Focus
It’s tempting. I get it. Posting a photo to your social media, it would just be so easy to upload and click -- with the obligatory sarcastic comment…
Language Matters -- Who the F*** Do You Think You Are?
If you only know my from my written communications, you may not know that I have a tendency to be a bit blue in my language choices amongst friends…
A Structural Model for Effective Anonymous Commentary
Just how open should open comments be? And at what point does comment become unfair? Since the Internet is extremely Id-focused, there's nothing wrong…
Can an Online Community Be Profitable?
After hearing about the success of Facebook and other social networking sites, many people believe that they can jump on the bandwagon and cash in…
Virtual DrupalCon, the Driesnote, and the Power of Easy
Last month was the first virtual DrupalCon. There was trepidation about how well the community’s signature event would translate to the virtual space…