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Why just confine yourself to the UK National Lottery?


In the current economic climate, more and more people are taking part in the UK National Lottery and giving themselves a glimmer of hope that they can enjoy a wealthier lifestyle. As National Lottery tickets are so affordable to buy, they’re well worth the purchase- after all, you could spend just a pound and win [...]

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Fake security software


There have been many reports of fake security software that many users have downloaded or paid for through pop up advertisements or dubious site links called scareware over the last few days. In fact according to Symantec there have been over 250 various forms of the software found on the internet. This is no surprise [...]

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Give a, Give a, Give a Take two!


I found an alternate version to the Garmin advert and thought that you might like this, words below again! Where’s Shopping mall There’s Shopping mall Things that are small Bob’s big and tall Where’s Chinese Food There’s Chinese Food Spicy Chicken Wing Chicken Almanding Ding dong, ding dong Traffic’s a mess, there no distress Find [...]

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Online advertising spend


I am always curious about facts and figures with regards to the cost of this and the cost of that. One of the things that caught my attention was peoples marketing spend online. This is an interesting one believe me, it turns out that in the first half of 2009 people spent over one and [...]

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Give a, give a, give a…


One of the annoying marketing virals on the internet at the moment is The give a Garmin campaign, see the video below and I have even attached the words: Look, there’s a moose get me a noose I’m lost again where’s highway ten? This isn’t good bad neighborhood went to buy a wreath he’s got [...]

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Darling puts emphasis on broadband for all


With the recent budget that has been announced, Chancellor Alistair Darling has reiterated the commitment from the government to make Britain one of the world leaders in digital technology. He plans to roll out a major change to the broadband speeds. Super-fast broadband will be available to 90% of homes by 2017 which will be [...]

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Facebook removing stalker applications


Facebook have announced that they will aggressively disable applications that apparently allow users to view their profile and information on it. Facebook also announced that the applications don’t actually work and do not allow real private information. The stalker applications as they are known have lured unwitting users and have helped spread the rogue software [...]

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Porn Internet Domain Name “.xxx” to Be Considered


The plan that was rejected 3 years ago to create an internet domain specifically for adult websites has been re-considered. Icann who govern the internet said the “.xxx” proposal will be looked at on 12th March. The idea of a .xxx domain was first thought of in 2001 and Icann approved the proposal 4 years [...]

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Browser makers demand screen time


Creators of small web browsers want their software to be given more prominence on the browser option screen on Microsoft platforms. There have been 6 software companies that have complained to the EU stating that many users do not realise their programs are on offer. The 12 web browsers that users have to scroll to [...]

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Microsoft offers browser choices to Europeans


Microsoft is apparently set to ask millions of users across Europe whether they want to use a web browser such as Firefox or Chrome instead of their own. Users of their operating system Windows will be offered the choice. A pop up window will prompt users to choose/install one of 12 browsers or just stay [...]

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