Wordpress has released 2.8.6, according to the Wordpress Blog the release will fix two security problems that can be exploited by registered, logged in users who have posting privileges. If you have untrusted authors on your blog, upgrading to 2.8.6 is recommended.
The Wordpress for iPhone App 2.0 is available, with some great new features.
Wordpress Warriors let’s conquer the world; map your self and get your self listed on the Wordpress World Map, Find out about other Wordpress users and make contacts, its exciting to see how widespread WP is and the influence of open source on a world map, check it out
Matt Mullenweg on Wordpress; Open Source, and the WP Community.
Quick video guide to understanding Shopify Smart Collections
Working freelance often means you work on a great number of design projects per year, undertaking all or just a part of the work. Take advantage of past clients and ask them directly if they can refer anybody for you, I find a phone call is most effective but a quick email stating your looking for new clients works too.