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October 17th, 2007

Who Googles what?

Posted by: Stephanie Ditta

Recent statistics provided by Google reveal some interesting search trends throughout the world.
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It should come as no surprise that sex is among the most “googled” keyword. But can you guess who were the world’s top searchers?

Internet users in Egypt, India and Turkey are the world’s most frequent searchers for Web sites using the keyword “sex”.

Canada likes to google “Marijuana”, Mexico “Britney Spears” and “Hangover” is tops in Ireland.

What do you Google? Send us your comments.

October 13th, 2007

One hour to live…

Posted by: Stephanie Ditta

One hour to live… would you enjoy a final glass of bubbly?
It’s the end of the world as you know it, and how do you feel?

A British survey using the apocalyptic premise of an asteroid barreling towards earth revealed 54 percent would choose to be with or phone their loved ones.

What would you do before the end of the world?

Pray? Eat? Loot?

Or sit back, accept the inevitable and reach for a glass of champagne?

Send us your comments.