Cubans are proud of their longevity, and the sharp mind of Fidel Castrol is a prime example. Certainly the totally free and complete medical care and stress free environment contribute greatly to length and quality of life, as does the the availability of community recreational, cultural and educational programs. A family doctor can be found on every block.
A methodical life with varied food habits, which does not exclude tobacco, coffee or sex, would be the “secret formula” to achieve satisfactory longevity, according to a recent study of more than 50 people over a hundred years old in Cuba. (more…)
*Report Highlights 2010 Mobile Trends in U.S., Europe and Japan*
BARCELONA, SPAIN, February 14, 2011 – comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, today released The comScore 2010 Mobile Year in Review. This inaugural report recaps key trends in the mobile landscape in 2010 throughout the U.S., Europe (EU5) and Japan. The report highlights important components of the mobile market including device trends, smartphone adoption, browser/application usage and mobile content consumption, with a look at how marketers can utilize the mobile medium in 2011.
“2010 was a game-changing year for the mobile industry,” said Mark Donovan, comScore senior vice president of mobile. “Smartphone adoption, 3G penetration and unlimited data plans drove a surge of mobile media consumption across geographies and deepened the integration of mobile devices into everyday life. And, the coming year has the potential to be even more exciting. As the mobile ecosystem continues to develop, including progress in mobile advertising and commerce, it’s clear that mobile is destined to become an increasingly important platform for digital marketers across all industries.”(more…)
*Japan Mobile Audience “Most Connected” with 3 of 4 Users Accessing Mobile Media in June
Social Networking Shows Highest Reach among U.S. Mobile Users, While Europeans Text the Most *
RESTON, VA, October 7, 2010 – comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released a study on mobile usage and behaviors in Japan, the United States and Europe from its MobiLens service. The report examined multiple dimensions of mobile usage including content consumption, demographic comparisons and top social networking brands across markets to provide a comparative look at how consumers interact with mobile media across various geographic markets. (more…)
*comScore MobiLens Provides Insights into Japanese Consumers’ Mobile Behaviors and Device Usage*
*3 Out of 5 Japanese Mobile Users Accessed their Browser in June, 2 Out of 5 Used Mobile Applications*
Tokyo, Japan, September 22, 2010 – comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today announced the introduction of its syndicated mobile measurement service, comScore MobiLens, in Japan.
“Friend for rent”is nor a joke neither a quotation from anti-Utopia. This is a modern reality. Services like “friends for rent,””temporary wives” and even “pet per hour” have penetrated Russia. The essence of the 21st century is “everything is for sale.” We will help you fool yourself and others – just pay on time!
*Method included first use of Nereus hybrid vehicle in ‘autonomous’ mode*
The first expedition to search for deep-sea hydrothermal vents along the Mid-Cayman Rise has turned up three distinct types of hydrothermal venting, reports an interdisciplinary team led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in this week’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
*Lead Product Planner Jill Campbell talks about Office Web Apps, the free, lightweight, Web-based versions of Microsoft Office programs that will become available this month, enabling users to access their documents anytime, anywhere.*