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Nine Non-profit Organizations Partner in the i’m Initiative

Representatives from nine of the world’s most reputable non-profit cause organizations gathered today to announce their involvement in the i’m Initiative and to discuss the role technology is increasingly playing in their efforts to reach new audiences. This new initiative connects nine of the world’s most effective organizations dedicated to social causes to Windows Live Messenger customers. When joining the

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Will Music Festivals survive the web 2.0 revolution?

I was just reading a post by Samantha Wilcox who was wondering whether the whole social media thing is going to impact on ticket sales to Music Festivals. What do you think, will people continue to pay to camp in muddy fields and share toilets with thousands of other people when they can get it all streamlined via a selection

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Reuters News Alerts to be sent through Windows Live Messenger

Today Microsoft and Reuters announce a deal which will bring Reuters News Alerts direct to consumers’ desktops through Windows Live Messenger (formerly MSN Messenger). Windows Live Messenger customers who are keen to keep up-to-date with breaking news can sign up to receive the free alerts at www.msn.co.uk/messengeralerts, choosing the type of news they want to receive from Top UK News