links for 14-08-08

What I've been running my eyes over today:

1. Why everything about the North of England is best in Britain

Completely agree. Although London is where I grew up, I feel more at home 'up north'. Plus it's a hell of a lot cheaper. Stupid Conservative think-thank.

1. LinkedIn warns social networkers about the dangers of 'frolleagues'

Good point made, but are they just trying to protect their brand and make sure they don't get overrun by a load of crap ads and marketing materials like MySpace did? I hope LinkedIn stays the way it is, as it's a useful tool.

1. 50 common mistakes non-geeks make with computers and the web

Great stuff, made me chuckle. I still use hotmail, damn.

1. OK! defies drops in women's weekly market

Good news for the missus' magazine (Star), 13% year-on-year increase. Even better news for Richard Desmond.