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Indeed... ... and how about this impressive expansion by 'The Economist' - announced on their site today. http://www.economist.com/world/britain/displayStory.cfm?story_id=1339576 7&source=features_box4 The Economist Group expands AS PART of a strategy designed to broaden the revenue base, leverage content over new platforms and promote The Economist brand to a young and dynamic audience, The Economist Group is delighted to announce the development of a public-entertainment facility that combines the magic of a theme park with the excitement of macroeconomics. After six months of negotiations with the British government, The Economist Group can confirm that Econoland will be built on a former industrial estate in East London, close to the beating heart of the City and thus to a large potential market of financial-sector employees. Thanks to issues relating to its previous use, the site has been acquired at an advantageous price. Most of the toxic wastes have been cleared and levels of carcinogens appear to have returned to normal. High unemployment in the area will only increase the facility's attractions, as former City workers seek to recapture some of the excitement they enjoyed in their professional life. Heavy investment in security and a landscaped moat and electric fence will neutralise any potential threat from the growing anarchist presence. Among the thrilling experiences Econoland will offer are: The currency high-roller: Float like a butterfly with the euro and drop like a stone with the pound! Chamber of horrors: Tremble at the wailing of distressed debt! Fiscal fantasyland: Watch the economy shrivel before your very eyes as you struggle to stop growth falling! Bankrupt Britain: Pit your wits against the government as you try to sink sterling and bring the country to its knees! The Severe Contest: Try your strength against a bear market! "Econoland will appeal to the kid in everyone", said a spokesman for The Economist Group, "although children themselves will not be admitted". The park will open on April 1st. -----Original Message----- From: An informal open list set up by the UK Serials Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of [log in to unmask] Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 4:51 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [LIS-E-RESOURCES] Elsevier/Springer/Wiley-Blackwell Mega-merger?? I have no idea how reliable this rumour is.... http://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2009/04/01/mergers-create-uber-publis her/ Charles Professor Charles Oppenheim Head Department of Information Science Loughborough University Loughborough Leics LE11 3TU Tel 01509-223065 Fax 01509 223053 e mail [log in to unmask] lis-e-resources is a UKSG list - http://www.uksg.org/serials UKSG groups also available on Facebook and LinkedIn lis-e-resources is a UKSG list - http://www.uksg.org/serials UKSG groups also available on Facebook and LinkedIn