Steem Update 0.16.0 Infographic Preview, be prepared for the upcoming STEEM Hardfork
https://steemit.com/steemitguide/@steemitguide/steem-update-0-16-0-infographic-preview-be-prepared-for-the-upcoming-steem-hardfork


Steemit's First 'Fest' Reveals the Power of Blockchain Community
http://www.coindesk.com/steemfest-reveals-the-power-of-blockchain-community/


And Ned was on TV, have a look  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K5JXYajba4


CoinDesk On Tap, STEEM Meetup NYC and New Venture
https://steemit.com/steem/@charlieshrem/coindesk-on-tap-steem-meetup-nyc-and-new-venture


if you think that Ned and Dan have complete control over STEEM, then perhaps you should check out: https://steemit.com/steem/@steemitguide/steemitguide-what-is-a-exactly-is-a-steem-witness-and-why-every-user-should-vote