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Having spent nine months cycling around Eastern and Western Europe on his own last year, Percy returned to the UK and set himself up as a freelance writer. With a portfolio ranging from music reviews to travel magazine articles, as well as a stint as assistant editor for a music magazine, Percy joined theEword in May 2008 as a specialist writer. He now edits online city guide whln.co.uk, producing and managing the site’s content and SEO.

Open source rival to Facebook arrives Tuesday 31st of August, 2010by Rachel HandOpen-source social network Diaspora is launching on 15th September, with an emphasis on enhanced privacy.

ASA to clamp down on digital content Wednesday 1st of September, 2010by Rachel HandASA to clamp down on paid-for search engine advertising and social media marketing.

Apple tries its hand at social media with Ping Thursday 2nd of September, 2010by Rachel HandPing is a new iTunes feature which allows interaction with artists and recommending music to friends.