fresh ideas!! I have been trying to talk about this stuff with someone. Good to hear this! I started this blog at this site about indie bands and making money. Right now I am working on a marketing research project for school asking some of the questions you have on your blog about making money and indie music. Let’s blog!! :

http://chicagonewmediasummit.ning.com

I think they could use some of your input. Awesome site you have here!!!

Best,
Alex

I’m reaching out to people who are active in fighting to protect the integrity of the internet, and I recently discovered What’s New Media. Just wanted to suggest that you take a look at The Point (www.thepoint.com) as a potential way to organize people to take action to protect net neutrality.

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