The Times’s delayed, leaky paywall
Filed Under (Industry Biz News) by Admin on 23-01-2010
Jay Rosen points to another interesting, if not altogether surprising, tidbit about how the New York Times plans to construct its promised paywall. Essentially, it appears that if you come to a Times article via a link, either on the Web or in an email, you will get to read the whole article, and the article won’t count against your monthly limit of articles. This news comes from a Q&A in which Times CEO Janet Robinson and digital chief Martin Nisenholtz answered readers’ questions about the subscription plan. Here’s what they said: Q: … will I still be able to…
More Than Wines
Filed Under (Business Ideas) by Admin on 23-01-2010
Luxist: If you are going to spend the money to travel well, why not have a truly unique experience. Wines Travel takes a few guests on experiences that combine luxury with education of a rather unique sort. For example, a six-day trip scheduled for June offers total immersion in one of the most sought after areas of France and a decent wine education. The trip includes a full official WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) course pack and certification and a proprietary Chne Bleu practical diploma as well as tuition and gourmet food for 5,700 euros a person.