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Alan Shearer New Newcastle Manager

Sport written by Doug Scott

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Adfero News – good or bad?

Uncategorized written by Doug Scott

There has been some debate over at a4u, so I thought I would let adfero and anyone add there thoughts.

We have never used them so I can’t comment.

Comments?

Doug

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Merchants, Networks and Affiliates Open Disclosure

Affiliate Money Grabbers, What we are doing written by Doug Scott

I was at the IAB meeting last week and an issue was raised. The issues was that merchants and networks sometimes reject affiliates from a program as they do not really know what that affiliate does.

There were numerous suggestions to fix this including:

affiliates to have a simple site showcasing their main sites
affiliates to update their profiles on the affiliates4u forum

We already run www.asapventures.co.uk but I have also updated our a4u profile

Seems like a good and simple idea.

Now we wait for the merchants to disclose what the rules are that they use to remove sales…deduping etc:) Seems only fair that affiliates can see when they will be paid and when they won’t be. Disclosure can’t only be one way.

Doug
Ps. Sorry to Paul Lowndsy as I met him on Thursday and he seemed a nice bloke.

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Burn a suit for Comic Relief

Fun, What we are doing written by Doug Scott

Burn baby burn

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Carrentals launches multilingually and globally

What we are doing written by Doug Scott

Well we have been tinkering in the background and are almost ready to launch car hire in local languages around the world:) So if any potential car hire partners who we are not talking to wish to contact me please do. The list of urls we will be using are listed below:

Australia – comparecarrentals.com.au compare car rentals
Austria – carrentals.at autovermietung
Belgium – carrentals.be autoverhuur
Czech Republic – 123carrental.cz autopůjčovna
Denmark carrentals.dk biludlejning
France – locature.fr location de voiture
Germany – carrentals.de autovermietung
Hungary – carrentals.hu autóbérlés
Israel carrentals.co.il השכרת רכב
Italy – autonoleggio1.it autonoleggio
Latvia – carrentals.lv car rental
Liechtenstein – carrentals.li autovermietung
Lithuania – carrentals.lt automobiliu nuoma
Luxemburg – carrentals.lu location voiture
Netherland – autoverhuur1.nl autoverhuur
Poland – 123wynajemaut.pl Wynajem Samochodów
Portugal – carrentals.pt alugar carro
Romania – xmasini.ro Maşini de închiriat
Russia – carrentals.ru аренда автомобилей
Slovakia – carrentals.sk autopozicovna
Spain – cochesya.es alquiler de coches
Sweden – carrentals.se biluthyrning
Switzerland (french) – location-de-voiture.ch location voitures
UAE carrentals.ae car rental
USA/Canada – comparecarrentals.com compare car rentals

Plus:)
vanrentals.co.uk van hire

The hassle you will know is language-translation so ping me if you can help:):)

Cheers to all involved, especially Alex who has been running the European stuff:)

Doug

Ps We also added more guides:

http://www.carrentals.co.uk/car-hire/lichfield-guide.html

www.ecompare.co.uk – trying to compare everything

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Behavioural Targetting is just scary

Politics, other written by Doug Scott

I have been paranoid about this for ages….hey I know how much analysis of data we do. We have nothing in comparison to Google, Facebook, MySpace and Tesco’s with those loyalty cards and codes

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7936625.stm

Hopefully they will sort out some laws.

I have no loyalty cards am not a member of any socal site and do not join linkedin etc. But people always try to link me so these big sites have got me any way.

Once day I will run off into the sunset with a bag of used notes, no mobile, no internet……just a bye bye

Doug is paranoid

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Baby names

other written by Doug Scott

Does anyone know anywhere I can get hold of a list of baby names that I can print out for a mate that is free.

In a pdf type format please.

I found these sites:

exotic baby names but they do charge
yeah baby

But don’t know if they have them in pdf, can anyone help please and point me in the direction

Cheers

Doug

Ps Another site we are playing with 4d scan for your baby www.4d-scan.co.uk. We previously ran www.babyultrasound.co.uk which is a 4d baby scans website but alas the guys went bust….shame…nice idea.

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Lee Griffin Of Tradedoubler is not that pretty

Affiliate Money Grabbers, other written by Doug Scott

I just spent the day with Lee Griffin of Tradedoubler , so I thought I would have a little play and see if I can tell the world that after all his efforts to be classed as the pretty boy of affiliate marketing it did not work and he was beaten by Jason Baker by CJ in my poll.

Obviously this is only my poll:)

Lee Griffin of Tradedoubler

Shame Lee

Doug

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21 Smart People You Should Get to Know Today

other written by Doug Scott

21 Smart People You Should Get to Know Today

Although it’s infinitely more fun to point out the complete dolts in the world, the smart people are the ones to watch. After all, they get your jokes, most likely share your interest in worldwide current events and probably know that a serf has nothing to do with water.

That being said, there is such a vast number of people from which to choose and so a lot of people have been left off the following list simply because they are just too obvious.

Also, I should say that the public perception of a smart person isn’t objective; we all have our likes, dislikes and opinions. Many people confuse “smart” with “influential”, two words that aren’t always synonymous. For example, US President George W Bush is definitely influential, but is he smart? Opinions aside, here are just a few people who are above reproach when it comes to brain power:

1. Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen – DreamWorks Creative Geniuses:

There are quite a few people involved in the DreamWorks SKG/Animation Empire. No matter how you feel about animation or movies in general, you have to admit that DreamWorks has been a brilliant venture that has led us all into forward creative thinking.

1. Ben Stein – Political Genius/ Seriously Smart Guy:

It was a long time before Ben Stein was recognized for more than his legendary performance in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. It was Win Ben Stein’s Money which helped this former Yale valedictorian show the world what he was made of. The fact is, Ben Stein is a political genius.

1. Nelson Mandela – Political Leader/Activist:

Everyone should know Nelson Mandela. He earned his position as one of the most influential people in the world through years of blood, sweat and tears. Serving twenty-seven years in prison for a cause you believe in and spearheading a global change in politics and human rights makes Mandela one of the all time biggest heroes of the world.

1. Al Gore – Politician/Environmentalist:

Whether you think former US Vice President Al Gore should have won a Nobel Peace Prize for “An Inconvenient Truth” or that he was robbed of the Presidency can’t really diminish the fact that the man’s got it going on in the brains department.

1. Michael Moore – Filmmaker/Author:

Michael Moore is one of those names that you think you should know but aren’t really sure why. Moore is an entertaining liberal documentarian who delights in revealing all the whitewashed rhetoric the public is expected to swallow.

1. Dalai Lama – Spiritual/Political Leader:

The Dali Lama is the spiritual and political leader of Tibet. His calm demeanor and well thought out actions prove that the man practices what he preaches and is an inspiration to the entire world; much like fellow spiritual leaders: Jesus, Mahatma Gandhi, Buddha and Mother Teresa.

1. Steve Ballmer – Microsoft CEO:

Steve Ballmer was smart enough to jump on board a little startup company called Microsoft, launched by old friend and Harvard classmate Bill Gates.

1. John Allen Paulos – Mathematician:

John Allen Paulos is a brilliant bestselling author, professor, columnist and showman in the world of mathematics. Paulos’ life’s work proves that math doesn’t have to be a scary and he can show you why.

1. Youssou N’Dour – Musician/Activist:

Youssou N’Dour knows how to put his money where his mouth is; as a musician, N’Dour’s talent brought his country into the limelight. As a public figure, he uses his celebrity status to work his magic in African politics and through numerous humanitarian efforts.

1. Oprah Winfrey – Talk Show Host/Philanthropist:

Despite what many may say, Oprah Winfrey has changed the face of the world through her wisdom and work as a philanthropist.

1. Alan Greenspan – Financial Genius:

Even though he’s retired as the Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan still has a stronger grasp on financial markets than most could ever dream of.

1. Warren Buffet – CEO Berkshire Hathaway:

They don’t call him “The Oracle of Omaha” for nothing. Buffet is the world’s most famous investor and all around brilliant rich guy. His business deals outshine even Donald Trump with whom he shares a philanthropic streak. Buffet is the co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, thanks to a $31 billion start up contribution.

1. Dr. Andrew Weil – Weil Foundation:

Doctor, author and medical entrepreneur, Dr. Weil is a guru when it comes to preventive medicine and alternative healing.

1. Neil deGrasse Tyson – Astrophysicist:

Dubbed “the Carl Sagan of the 21^st century”, Tyson regularly appears on PBS Nova Science Now and serves as the Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City.

1. Lisa Randall – Theoretical Physicist:

Every little girl should look up to Lisa Randall, the first female theoretical physicist to gain tenure at Harvard. Randall’s work regarding discovering extra/hidden dimensions is mind boggling.

1. Sir Richard Branson – CEO Virgin Group:

Smart and sassy, this Brit has taught the world to look at things in a new way and ask “why not?” when it comes to building an empire.

1. Katsuaki Watanabe – President of Toyota:

Ever since Watanabe took over in 2005, it’s been nothing but peaches and cream. In Watanabe’s world, no challenge is impossible. The ultimate goal is to create a car that can drive across the US using only one tank of gas.

1. Steve Schwarzman – CEO Blackstone:

Schwarzman is often referred to as the “New King of Wall Street” due to his financial savvy and ability to manage $100 billion in assets.

1. Steve Jobs – Apple Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO:

Without Jobs there would be no Microsoft, no such thing as desktop publishing or laser printers and no PCs. Oh yeah, and he bankrolled Pixar.

1. Steve Wozniak – Apple Co-founder:

Often referred to as “the other Steve”, Wozniak was the other half of the team that revolutionized the computer industry. You can also thank him for your new iPod.

1. Rupert Murdoch – Media God:

If it has anything to do with media, it’s probably owned by this Australian media magnate. The only other person who had the same kind of influence was the legendary newspaper god Randolph Hearst.

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Do star signs help when doing online business

Fun written by Doug Scott

Pisceans:
Shak
Me
Kieron

Whats anyone else?

Doug

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