JUST a quick collection of links featuring interesting posts dotted around the internet, and if you have a few hours spare this weekend a chance to listen to some music in Manchester.
Hal Varian: 14 Free business models - The Long Tail
A piece on Chris Anderson's blog, who is the man behind the Long Tail and he is currently working on a book titled Free that looks at alternative methods of generating revenue through the web.
Rue89: "Advertising is out of reach" - Journalism Enterprise
A look behind the scenes of one of the French language news websites I have been reading since it first came online, highlights the difficulties facing any internet publication.
The lifecycle of a news story - Alison Gow
A very interesting piece about how news stories could be compiled, written, commented upon, progressed and taken in so many directions with the tools out there today.
Breaking the email compulsion - The Guardian
Remember life before email? Well Suw Charman-Anderson looks at the world of email and the terrible stress and strain it has on people, "email is as addictive as a slot machine".
How to get noticed (the art of positioning) - ProBlogger
If there is one thing blogs and all the related tools of the internet let you do it is create and appeal to an audience, without requiring millions of pounds behind you.
The New Islington Festival - Manchester
If after following all these links you have a little time on your hands this weekend, then take up the chance to enjoy some free folk art, music, dance, film and some very special events.
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