Sunday 31 July 2011

Guess London now featuring brand-enhancing media solutions

by JForth
Guess London now featuring brand-enhancing media solutions
Article by Zdenka Tottova








Mood Media Corporation (TSX:MM/ LSE AIM:MM), a world-leading retail media specialist, has provided fully-integrated audio, visual and scent solutions to the new flagship store of High Street fashion retailer Guess, which opened in London in September.The in-store media company has provided High Street fashion retailer

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Your Questions About British Columbia

Maria asks…Hotels In The Middle Of Nowhere For A Romantic Getaway In British Columbia?I'm planning a little "getaway" for my birthday, Does anyone know any spots in British Columbia that are romantic, or just nice.
I'm looking for something unique, but any hotels you have visited that you enjoyed would be valuable input!Jack Roth answers:Tigh-na-mara on vancouver island. I loved it.Linda asks…How many days will it take for mail to arrive from British Columbia?My aunt sent a card from

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Cool London Media images

A few nice London Media images I found:
this is what it feels like to be almost done

Image by Toastwife
filming pieces to camera for programme 3 of BBC2's Virtual Revolution
Yahooligan

Image by Tomas Caspers
Herr Heilmann
Strike a pose

Image by

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Saturday 30 July 2011

Your Questions About Media News

Joseph asks…Do you have the right to refuse any mainstream media news to interview you or record you?Lets say Fox news comes and records you doing amazing backflips. Can you tell them to not record that?
Thanks guys good answersJack Roth answers:You can tell them, they have no obligation to respect your wishes. You can be filmed in public legally without permission.Carol asks…If this society is a democracy, why are the same people controlling the news media pretty much all the time?Instead

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Friday 29 July 2011

Things to Know About London

by bobaliciouslondon
Things to Know About London
Article by Richard Monk








London serves as the chic capital city of England and is a mecca for multi culture. Here are some things to know about London if you are considering a trip.A city with nineteen billionaires, London has five major business districts. The business districts of London include Westminster, the City of London, Canary Wharf, Camden Islington,

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Your Questions About British Weight

Sandra asks…British Airways, Weight on hand luggage?Is there a weight on the hand luggage and does this include the laptop bag? (as well as the hand luggage)

(They say you can take hand luggage and a laptop bag )
yer it doesnt explain about BA flights weight, it mentions the third party flights but not BA flightsJack Roth answers:Http://www.britishairways.com/travel/bagcabin/public/en_usPowered by Yahoo!

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Thursday 28 July 2011

Nice UK Media photos

Check out these UK Media images:
Vince Cable speaking to media

Image by bisgovuk
Vince Cable delivered his first major speech as Business Secretary.

For more information, see www.bis.gov.uk/news/topstories/2010/Jun/Cable-business-sp...

Credit: Duncan Phillips/CASS
IMG_3176

Image by tantek
Taken during Microformats: Evolving the Web Q&A. If you see yourself, add a note!
Vince Cable & media

Image by bisgovuk
Business Secretary Vince Cable speaking to media at Bentley's Crewe

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Your Questions About Uk Media London

Nancy asks…Why does the media hate Miley Cyrus?http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2394776/Miley-Cyrus-flips-the-bird-in-a-London-taxi.html

I mean, come on, that's just stupid, she was getting into the car and holding the seat but they still have this headline.

I used to think she sucked because of the bad example she set to kids, but I've realized how everything she does is exploited and twisted by the media...

Why does the media hate Miley Cyrus? What do you think about

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Wednesday 27 July 2011

Your Questions About British Columbia

Thomas asks…Hotels In The Middle Of Nowhere For A Romantic Getaway In British Columbia?I'm planning a little "getaway" for my birthday, Does anyone know any spots in British Columbia that are romantic, or just nice.
I'm looking for something unique, but any hotels you have visited that you enjoyed would be valuable input!Jack Roth answers:Tigh-na-mara on vancouver island. I loved it.Mark asks…How many days will it take for mail to arrive from British Columbia?My aunt sent a card from

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Your Questions About British Airways

William asks…Do you get games in British Airways world traveller class?I am just wondering whether or not you get games on the seat-back televisions whilst flying in British Airways 'World Traveller' class.

Specifically to Los Angeles as i will be travelling there.

Also how much would it be to upgrade to 'World Traveller Plus'?

I would much appreciate any answer!

Many thanks! :D xJack Roth answers:Hi

From what i remember there were no games in WT but there are a few in WTP.
I flew

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Your Questions About British Media Britain

John asks…Teaching children @ slave trade to help stamp out slavery today Britain's involvement a mandatory part: HOW?Plan is for history cyllabus from Sept

Teaching schoolchildren about the slave trade will help stamp out modern day slavery, campaigners said.

From next month, Britain's involvement in slavery and the abolition of the trade will be a mandatory part of the history curriculum for secondary school pupils.

The new syllabus contains more emphasis on ethnic minority groups and

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Tuesday 26 July 2011

Your Questions About Uk Media Magazines

Paul asks…How can I reach football fans?Hi,

I am working on a marketing project for a website that targets football fans in the UK. I need to come up with ideas on how to reach fans and make them visit the website. However, I live in the United States!

Do you know the websites, television shows, radio shows, magazines, newspapers or any other media that can be used to reach UK fans? Any other ideas? Do companies, for example, distribute flyers or promotional items outside the stadiums?

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The Advertising Era

by joanna tidball
The Advertising Era
Article by John






In order to understand what the advertising industry is today, it is helpful to appreciate where it has come from.Advertising as a discrete form is generally agreed to have begun with newspapers, in the seventeenth century, which included line or classified advertising. Simple descriptions, plus prices, of products served their purpose until the late nineteenth century,

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Monday 25 July 2011

Your Questions About British Air

Susan asks…who books the cheapest tickets of British air ways in islamabad pakistan?Jack Roth answers:Oasis TravelsJoseph asks…what are the british laws for air rifles and what you can shoot.?I'm 14 and i want to know if i can get a air rifle.I also know what i can shoot becasue theres probably a lot of laws on that. Ps i'm not an idiot i'm not just going to shoot anything i'm sensible i just like the feel of guns .Jack Roth answers:You must be 18 to purchase an air rifle, or air pistol.

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Sunday 24 July 2011

Your Questions About Uk Media London

Ruth asks…Which English city? Is London really so much more expensive than other cities?Hi everyone!
Please I 'd like an advice about London and Uk!
I’m Italian,28 years old and decided to work as a dentist in England, but I can't decide the city!
I'd like london for its free time,beauty,international atmospheare,more flights to Italy,and there's a colleague I know a little bit.And actually I had thought at least to try in London.
But the life cost (room, food, time and money spent

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Hotels in London- A Gateway to London

by URBAN.EARTH
Hotels in London- A Gateway to London
Article by Rajesh






London is not the alone metropolitan beauty that captivates travelers from all across the world but what makes the capital of England a wonderland is a rhythmic feel to sing and tune. Being emerged as one of the world's most modern cities, London is also known for its heritage of ancient culture and traditions, especially Georgian and Victorian

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Saturday 23 July 2011

Your Questions About British Name For Toilet

Betty asks…Pakistanis? Who loves em? Anybody?Well not the Arabs, who they slavishly copy, adopting their names, alphabet, religion etc.

Arabs laugh at them, and see them as lick spittles and Arze lickers with no culture, religion and identity of their own.

That is why they are employed as toilet cleaners, servants and road sweepers in Dubai and other mid eastern countries!

Iraqis are fed up with them going on about Iraq, its frankly insulting and embarrassing when they know nothing about

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Your Questions About British Media Israel

James asks…What do you know about Ershad Manji?The continental born parents of Ershad Manji went to Uganda with the ‘British Lord’ and they had a comfortable life over there. The Ugandan boogieman Idi Amin kicked them out of Uganda and they were migrated to Canada where they had a tough life. Naturally, a journalism diploma holder Ershad developed some resentment and continued to nurture her anti-Muslim feelings. The opportunist Zionists found out about her instability and they handed her

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Friday 22 July 2011

Your Questions About Uk Media Magazines

Daniel asks…do womens magazines influence the way women live? or do women create ideas and trends for magazines?Im currently studying magazine publishing in the uk, i am researching a topic of womens magazines and would be grateful for any feedback :)

do you think that consumer magazines path our lifestyles and choices? we seek advice from magazines on what to wear and even what men to date! (more so for different women depending how ho they consume the media!)

or you think with women

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Fear of the Dentist: Movies, Media and Negative Images

Fear of the Dentist: Movies, Media and Negative Images
Article by Dr. Dennis W. Bressack






Anyone who has read Mary Shelly's fictional novel, "Frankenstein," or has seen any of the myriad of Hollywood horror films beginning with Boris Karloff's portrayal of the tragic monster, are aware that Victor Frankenstein, the doctor responsible for it's creation, was a physician who had higher purpose on his mind and a mad scientist's

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Thursday 21 July 2011

Your Questions About The Sun Uk

Richard asks…What is the name of this sun ice lolly? (UK)?I can't remember the name of this sun lolly. It used to have a triangle shaped cardboard package, and you cut along the top edge and then pushed the ice lolly up from the bottom. One flavour was orange and it had oranges all over the packaging. It's really annoying me, any help?Jack Roth answers:They were just called sun lollies.Mary asks…Do the people of the scottish football section like capri

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Your Questions About British Media Britain

George asks…Should American media be translated in Britain?American English and British English are generally the same. But, there are some words, spellings and pronunciations that are exclusive to one of them.

E.g. To refer to a friend, some may call one a "buddy" in AE whilst Britons may call them a "mate". BE tends to switch the letters "E" and "R" in words that end with them such as kilometer, center etc. "Water" in AE would be pronounced like "wah-ter" while BE has it pronounced like

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Wednesday 20 July 2011

Your Questions About Media News

Chris asks…What music can i use for the opening of a news broadcast for media?We are learning about the news in media, and so have to present a proper news broadcast. The theme that my media group chose was fairy tale (by the way we're not like five) anyway i have to choose music for the opening and ending scenes, but i don't know what to use.

Any ideas

Thanks to all who answerJack Roth answers:Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, beginning of the 2nd movement has been used by NBC news for many

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Cool UK Media images

Some cool UK Media images:
Everyclick stand at UK Fundraising Perfect Pitch October 2007

Image by HowardLake
UK Fundraising Perfect Pitch New Media & Innovation was held at The Royal Society, London on 3 October 2007.
MEDIUM

Image by Leo Reynolds
Imperial War Museum North
Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, England, UK
David Willetts visits the School of Media

Image by Birmingham City

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Tuesday 19 July 2011

Your Questions About Ebay Uk

Laura asks…I want to buy something from Ebay from this guy in the UK (ebay.co.uk) but i live in the philippines?this is my first time to even think of buying something from ebay.
im planning on buying these lesson CD's from someone who lives in UK. if i do buy it, how will i get it? does ebay ship items very far? do i need to pay an extra shipping fee?

ps: i couldnt think of a good category for this questionJack Roth answers:EBay doesn't ship anything. They just run the site that controls

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Your Questions About British Media Britain

James asks…Why do the British dislike Gordon Brown when Blair is probably the one to blame for Labour's so-called "mess"?Blair was America's sidekick, Blair was the person who could only talk and could do nothing. He opened the floodgates of immigration, poured billions into fighting America's wars, and wasted billions more in an inefficient benefit based system.

Brown might have been a temperamental person, but he could do nothing personally unless Blair approved it. And soon after Brown

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Monday 18 July 2011

Your Questions About Uk Media London

James asks…What is the best ISP in the UK that meets my needs?I live in London. I am looking to switch from BT because my family doesn't like it (too slow because we have 4 PCs and they just realised what "unlimited" means, after I said what that meant). Can someone suggest me an ISP that meets my needs. I use the internet for e-mail, browsing, almost everyday heavy downloading and streaming media. I also need an uncapped ISP. We have 4 PCs in our home. Please include the website and your

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Your Questions About British Rail

Sandra asks…what prevented the British and americans from bombing the rail tracks that took millions of jews to be gassed?Britain and america knew that these rail tracks were been used to transport millions of jewish men, women and children to the gas chambers, but never decided to bomb the tracks and save these people from death

why is that?Jack Roth answers:Read "Hitler, the Allies, and the Jews" by Shlomo Aronson. Very detailed answers to very complicated

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Sunday 17 July 2011

Your Questions About British Media Israel

Michael asks…Eliminating Nuclear Weapons is a good thing, Right?http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS378&q=israel+%2B+united+states+%2B+neutron+%2B+agreement&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq=

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/02/us/02cohen.html

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,825076,00.html

http://www.manuelsweb.com/sam_cohen.htm

http://www.warriorsfortruth.com/neutron-bomb-mini-nuclear.html

"A neutron bomb can kill large numbers of

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Your Questions About Bbc Uk

Donna asks…When the UK goes digital will we still receive the BBC in The Netherlands?I bought a DVD recorder today but it only records analogue programmes, I have until 2012 before the UK goes digital so I'm not worried about that, I'm just petrified of loosing the BBC.

Thanks

ChezzieJack Roth answers:As i understand it most European countries have bbc news 24 which is Digital also i get DIGITAL tv through cable hear in the uk and i have my cable box connected to my dvd recorder via scart

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Saturday 16 July 2011

Your Questions About Uk Media Magazines

David asks…Everyone has their problems - including you.?Hi,
I have applied to a magazine to be an agony aunt for the readers page, where the readers write in and I help solve their problems. I may be given the opportunity at the beginning of the new year. I studied media studies at college designing magazines and doing all sorts and decided to take it further.

The magazine company told me I would stand more of a chance if I had experience, so I set up a website, e-mail and Facebook account

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Your Questions About British Air

Donald asks…Does Sesame Street still air on British television?I was watching a funny interview about Elmo and I realised how much I used to watch Elmo when I was young and how much I still love all the characters. I remember it being on Nick Jr and reading articles saying it is outdated because of them using puppets but it looks so much better with puppets than rubbish computerised cartoons, exception to the simpson. But does it still air in england and if it doesn't where can i watch it

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Friday 15 July 2011

Your Questions About British Media Israel

Michael asks…Schizophrenia the Palestinian way...?What happens if an insect falls in a cup of coffee?
The British : will throw the cup into the street and leave the coffee shop for good.
The American : will get the insect out and drink the coffee.
The Chinese: will eat the insect and drink the coffee.
The Palestinian will :
(1) Break the coffee cup and complain that he has no coffee
(2) Cry on all media channels that he feels humiliated
(3) Accuse the Israelis of using chemical weapons.
(4)

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Your Questions About Amazon Uk

Lizzie asks…why wont amazon UK ship red dead redemption limited edition to US?i tried to pre order red dead redemption limited edition for ps3 from amazon.co.uk but it kept saying that it could not ship to address. can someone help me?bJack Roth answers:Did u know there is an amazon US???Powered by Yahoo!

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Thursday 14 July 2011

Your Questions About Media News

Sandra asks…is the australian media and news portals deliberately ignoring the news of more attacks on indian students?since the first case that gained media attention, there has been 5 more attacks within the past 10 days where the victims are now in critical conditions. this month alone there has been 12 major incidents where the victims were hospitalised or their houses and cars burnt, but we have not seen a shred of news about this in the media.Jack Roth answers:People get bashed and

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Your Questions About British Weight

Helen asks…Where did the stone weight come from (I know it's a British weight)?10 stone 4 (10st 4lb) instead of 144 lb- that is, for our British cousins.

We Americans use lbs, and our British cousins use stone (14lb)

I just wonder about how all our cousins in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland came up with that 14lb stone...

Of course compare to all of us here in the Continental USA, Alaska, and Hawaii. 144lbs vs

the UK's 10st 4lb

They're the same but where did the stone

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Wednesday 13 July 2011

Your Questions About British Media Britain

Betty asks…Has Britain gone mad from political correctness?Yeah I watched Nick Griffin on Question Time. I was actually really pleased that The BBC stood up for Freedom of Speech in the so called Democracy we are supposed to live in. But then I lost all respect for the BBC again once they turned the whole show about him and his passed. Why didn't they talk about his policies compared to Labours and The Conservatives? It's not like if they had Gordon Brown on all they would talk about is the

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#Armstreaty Media Digest no 4: #Sudan conflict, Caribbean leaders call, #German tanks and more

A few nice UK Media images I found:
#Armstreaty Media Digest no 4: #Sudan conflict, Caribbean leaders call, #German tanks and more

Image by controlarms
Posted via email from Arms Trade Treaty Monitor
Everyclick stand at UK Fundraising Perfect Pitch October 2007

Image by HowardLake
UK Fundraising Perfect Pitch New Media & Innovation was held at The Royal Society, London on 3 October 2007.
MEDIUM

Image by Leo Reynolds
Imperial War Museum North
Salford Quays, Salford,

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Your Questions About The Sun Uk

Helen asks…do you know any cheap websites that sell hot fashionble sun glasses(uk)?do you know any uk sites where they sell hot sunglasses
for a great value other than ebay and INTUITION or do u no any worldwide sites where u can change it to uk
so u can buy them for £s not $s
because it does my headin when i see hot sun glasses for a great value but when i look there like $8.00
when im in the uk
and i wanna buy some for £s

and if you know any free shipping and that ship really quick

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Tuesday 12 July 2011

Your Questions About British Embassy

Ruth asks…Can i use the British Embassy in Mexico City to send an important document to from the UK?I need to send my passport to the UK whilst in Mexico to get my Canadian visa stamped. They will only allow me to get it stamped in the UK. I do not have an address as i am travelling around so was wondering if i can use the embassy to get my passport sent back to???Jack Roth answers:You defiantly need an address to for fed ex and any other courier. You should visit the embassy and get

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Monday 11 July 2011

Cool UK Media images

Check out these UK Media images:
bbc numbers

Image by Will Lion
Source: www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/jul/08/bbc.digitalmedia?gus...
Guardian chat

Image by

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Your Questions About Google Homepage Uk

Sandra asks…Earth Hour! Are your powering down tonight?Earth Hour is a global project to raise awareness about energy consumption as well as saving some, by getting people to turn off their lights and appliances for an hour.

Its happening TONIGHT from 8-9pm.

Thats 8-9pm in your local time zone, by the way.

Loads of people have signed up to this, including big businesses...this isnt just a little hippy thing, this is big!

Google has 'turned off its lights' for the whole day...at least in

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Sunday 10 July 2011

Get the very best accountant available in your area all over the UK from Cheshire to Wiltshire, From Somerset to Northumberland

by mediasnackers
Get the very best accountant available in your area all over the UK from Cheshire to Wiltshire, From Somerset to Northumberland
Article by Derek Joyce






Let's face it: copywriting is a pretty 'niche' occupation. Not a lot of people today outdoors the marketing field know much about it. Ok, they may know that copywriters compose scripts for very well-regarded Tv commercials or press adverts. Stress them to get

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Your Questions About British Newspapers

Sandy asks…British regional newspapers?Can anyone tell me the name of several regional British newspapers? That would be really appreciated.Jack Roth answers:Http://www.wrx.zen.co.uk/

Hundreds here!William asks…Do any British magazines or newspapers pay readers for writing letters to the editor?Jack Roth answers:No they just throw them out like every other magazineMichael asks…what are the general viewpoints and stances of the British Newspapers?Jack Roth answers:Regarding what??
How

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Saturday 9 July 2011

Your Questions About Myspace Uk

Susan asks…College Jurisdiction Over MySpace (UK)?There is a lecturer at our college who is very unpopular with the students, mainly due to his un-passionate, passive outlook and the lack of structure and motivation to his lessons and just a general aggressive and ignorant attitude.

Although it was probably an immature and un-necessary action to take, a student made an "un-appreciation" group about this lecturer on myspace, with pictures of his head super-imposed on various characters.

The

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Paul Bonhomme taxis after landing

Some cool London Media images:
Paul Bonhomme taxis after landing

Image by Destinys Agent
Red Bull Air Race - London 2008
Steve Jones taxing

Image by Destinys Agent
Red Bull Air Race - London 2008
@Media lunch crowd

Image by

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Friday 8 July 2011

How Flat Fee Recruitment Firms are Saving UK Businesses Money

by Truthout.org
How Flat Fee Recruitment Firms are Saving UK Businesses Money
Article by Martyn Wentworth






Since the advent of internet, everything is going online, from clothes and shoes to kitchen ware stores, food products and medicine, fashion or furniture. No matter if it's a product or service, everything now has an online presence. Organisations are shrinking and cutting down the staff, saving money and costs and

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Your Questions About British Council

Susan asks…how i contact the local british embbassy or british council office?What requirments i need to prepare?Jack Roth answers:By phone or just walk in.Robert asks…List of british council trained overseas educational consultants / advisors / agents in india?Could nebody here help me to find out the list of british council trained/ certified overseas educational consultants / advisors in INDIA , i tried to find out british council website but didnt find there , hope somebody here would

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Thursday 7 July 2011

Your Questions About Www Google Co Uk

Paul asks…How can you take your name off Google search engine?Hello, I was searching my name the other day on www.google.co.uk when I found that there are pages from Yahoo! Answers and Youtube. Please can anyone tell me how to remove these. Thank you and I hope I can give you a best answerJack Roth answers:I do not think there is a way to remove them. You posted things to the web, thus your name became public domain.

Why are you using your real name on yahoo answers and youtube?Sandra

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Wednesday 6 July 2011

Tony Gilham

Some cool UK Media images:
Tony Gilham

Image by Barry_Adams
BTCC Media Day, Silverstone March 2011
Andrew Jordan

Image by Barry_Adams
BTCC Media Day, Silverstone March 2011
Andrew Jordan

Image by Barry_Adams
BTCC Media Day, Silverstone March

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Engage or Die - user generated content and social media

by World of Good
Engage or Die - user generated content and social media
Article by 3i Media Ltd






The rise of user-generated content Why do people spend so much time creating and uploading content for the internet? In the view of MySpace guru Richard Rosenblatt, the answer is age-old: 'People like to express themselves, and they want to be famous. Those are two things we saw from the very beginning of MySpace. Five years ago

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Your Questions About British Airways

James asks…Is it true that I can claim back fuel surcharges from British Airways? If so how do I claim the monies back?I have been travelling with British Airways on long haul flights for approximately four years.
I have kept my boarding passes.
I still have flight numbers from previous flights.
Is there a website for customers to claim?Jack Roth answers:BA and Virgin Atlantic were found guilty of conspiring to fix fuel surcharges and are required to give refunds to passengers who flew

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Tuesday 5 July 2011

Your Questions About British Media Britain

Sharon asks…What do you think of the Turner Prize?Hey everyone...I'm doing a dissertation on the media coverage of the Tate Britain's annual Turner Prize and was just wondering what the general public thought about it and modern art. If you were reading the dissertation, what would you like to get out of it i.e. particular sections etc. why do you think the general British public hate modern art and why do the media treat it so badly? I'd be really grateful for any help...I seem to be going

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Your Questions About Uk Youtube

Sandra asks…uk.youtube/youtube.com?I'm from the UK and whenever I go on youtube.com it directs me to uk.youtube.com. I've uploaded a video on uk.youtube.com, but can it still be seen in the US? ThanksJack Roth answers:Yes. It will still be seen anywhere in the world by anyone who searches for it. Once it goes public it will come up in searches.Thomas asks…http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=psVMHChcuxY <watch that to find out how sick hulk hogan really

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Monday 4 July 2011

Advertising with Promotional Umbrellas

by iwona_kellie
Advertising with Promotional Umbrellas
Article by Isla Campell






Unlike flyers and other marketing materials that hold no real value for customers, promotional umbrellas can be a warmly received corporate gift that may become a long-term fixture in the homes of customers, employees and business partners alike.Umbrellas are always a useful commodity in the changeable British climate, and many people will go

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Your Questions About British Rail

Ken asks…Why do people still refer to UK trains as British Rail?did nobody tell them it's been privatised for the past 15+ yearsJack Roth answers:It is mainly down to stupidity; these are the same people who turn up at railway stations with no clue how to get to their destination, despite the information being readily available.

The trains are all different from when they were privatised (apart from HSTs), the timetables bear no resemblance either. Each train also displays the name of the

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Sunday 3 July 2011

Your Questions About British Media Britain

Betty asks…Britain and US merging?Have you noticed how there's been a huge Britain/US crossover going on recently? I mean in Film and TV, with stars like Gervais, Pegg, Lucas and Walliams going to America as well as a lot of actors such as Christian Bale making it big. Also, a British actor possibly a little less known, Dominic West, from the Wire who's also been in 'The Devil's Whore' (name?) on C4 recently.

But on top of that, loads of American stars keep popping up over here. The Fonz was

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Your Questions About Yahoo Uk

Steven asks…Does Yahoo or Yahoo UK have their own lottery or sponsor a lottery?I have received so many of the fake stuff in the mail but I got one today that says it is from Yahoo and Yahoo UK and they ran a lottery and so I was wondering if anyone else got one or who I could contact at Yahoo to see if this is a fake like I think it is.
Thanks for the help.....

Tes!Jack Roth answers:You are correct, this is a SCAM. Check out the below link for confirmation of various scams, including the

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Saturday 2 July 2011

Cool London Media images

Check out these London Media images:
Andy Budd

Image by adactio
Andy prepares for his presentation at @media.
Barcamp stickers

Image by daniel.d.slee
A shot taken at UK Govcamp 2011 at Microsoft in London. This was an event staged by people in government to look at how they can better use web tools to do their job. Each stickie note represents a session idea - a topic to discuss. Each session lasts an hour.
Newsagent in Soho

Image by noodlepie
Newsagent in Soho, London. From

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Your Questions About British Columbia

Linda asks…i want to buy a business in British Columbia?I want to buy a business in British Columbia,but the one I am looking at has a civil suit filed against it.
The case has not gone to court yet.Is the plaintiff considered a creditor at this point.How would I deal with this.Jack Roth answers:I would think the plaintiff is not a creditor unless they win the case and get a judgment against the business.George asks…What is the price of gas average in canada, going threw british columbia

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Friday 1 July 2011

Your Questions About British Media Online

Thomas asks…Why won't the media cover these issues?Get to know the real Barack Obama: He has proposed at least $287 billion a year in new government spending. How would he pay for it? Higher taxes. Then, he voted last August to give Osama bin Laden and other terrorists the same rights as Americans when it comes to intercepting their overseas calls in order to pick up clues needed to stop another attack.


Canadian Memo Recounts Meeting
Barack Obama's senior economic policy adviser privately

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Your Questions About Uk Lottery

Laura asks…What are my chances of being the sole winner of the UK lottery?I know it is about 14 million to 1 against my ticket winning, but what is it against being the only winner.Jack Roth answers:The number of tickets matching the winning numbers is given by the poisson probability, where there are N tickets sold

λ = N / (13 983 816)

P(no of winners (n)) = λ^n e^(-λ) / n!

Assuming 60 million ticket sales

P(1 winner) = λe^(-λ) = 0.0587637326

so if you win and 60 million tickets

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