Category: Probstism

Making the Social Web a Better Place: ActivityPub for WordPress Joins the Automattic Family

This acquisition may not seem like a big deal at the moment, but I think it’s huge! When you think about the vast number of websites that run on WordPress, you begin to realize the possibilities of websites communicating with each other on a common protocol and users communicating across the internet with one identity.

I use ActivityPub for WordPress on Probstisms and am excited to see its progress now that it has the backing of Automattic’s support.

Trump Says His Arrest Is Imminent and Calls for Protests, Echoing Jan. 6

And this is why the former president is completely unfit for any office of honor and should have no access to social media platforms.

Kuo: Apple to Launch Redesigned HomePod With 7-Inch Display in 2024

I really struggle with why Apple has ignored an obvious market to further embed Siri in homes around the world. No one wants to set up a Mac or iPad in their kitchen as a dedicated device anymore (if they ever did).

This seems really simple to me. Put together the user stories for a visual experience between iOS on an iPad and the CarPlay interface. Make the interface voice-forward like the HomePod. Do the market research to see where people are already placing their Amazon and Google devices, and make an insanely great experience.

None of Apple’s devices have been first to market. They’ve just been better than anything else. Get back to making great products. Think different!

Dance Yourself Free

Very cool episode of “throughline” from NPR about the origins of Chicago House music.

Scaling Up Media Literacy Education Is a Big Challenge: 4 Steps to Get Started

Media Literacy is a hugely important skill that should be at the foundation of all curriculum around the country.

I was bummed to not travel to SXSW EDU with Donnell, but it’s great to see her in print!

Hawkeye women capture second-straight Big Ten Tournament title with ease, 105-72 over Ohio State

Way to go Hawkeyes! An overwhelming win and hopefully an example of what’s next in the NCAA tournament.

First SLUH rugby game ever for Adler.

The build vs. buy decision is one of the biggest, most difficult decisions a technology company can face. It can bring lively and contentious debate which is a good thing. The more debate there is, the better the final decision will be. Don’t worry about arguing passionately. It just means everyone cares deeply about the success of the final product.

If you’re an extremely large Fortune 500 company that prides itself on being a thought leader in your industry, wouldn’t you use every technical option available to distribute your content?

It dumbfounds me that there are websites out there with great content that do not embrace RSS. What a lost opportunity!

It was great to get the chance to see the USA and Japan play in the SheBelieves Cup yesterday. We had seats near the tunnel so we got a close-up view of both teams coming on and off the field. The TV team had their on-field studio right in front of us which added something to do during the breaks.

Nashville did an excellent job with their stadium. The area around it needs a lot of work as does their parking situation. Right now if feels like going to Comiskey back in the ‘90s. Park > Go to game > Leave as fast as possible. CITYPARK in St. Louis will be a much better experience.

As an added bonus, not only did we get to see Mal Swanson score another goal, we also got to see her husband and new Cubs shortstop, Dansby Swanson!