PayPal is the most trusted service for mobile payments, according to a recent consumer survey.Consumers from nine countries have chosen PayPal as the brand they would most trust to handle their financial data.The survey was conducted by market research company GfK. A total of 8,603 people participated. The research took place in nine countries that are considered important markets for mobile payment systems.The countries in question are the... [read news]
"Midnight in Paris", Woody Allen's latest film, opened the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, May 11. The film's premiere was the first of many at the 12-day-long festival, which is expected to attract extensive media attention."Midnight in Paris" stars American actor Owen Wilson as time-travelling screenwriter Gil. Actresses Rachel McAdams and Marion Cotillard are also part of the cast. The romantic comedy has an original plot. Owen's... [read news]
Lifestyle and diet don't seem to have a major impact on Alzheimer's disease. Researchers failed to find concluding evidence that Alzheimer's can be prevented by diet or lifestyle changes.According to a United States government panel, diet and lifestyle are not major factors when it comes to reducing the risks for Alzheimer's disease. The experts found little evidence that changing one's diet or lifestyle can have a major impact on the risks of... [read news]
Television programmes "Human Planet" and "Downtown Abbey" were the top winners at the Bafta TV Craft Awards this weekend. They each received two awards.The British Academy Television Craft Awards were presented in a ceremony that took place on Sunday. "Downtown Abbey", a period drama airing on ITV1, won the awards for best fiction director and for best sound. The series, starring Dame Maggie Smith and written by Julian Fellowes, follows the... [read news]
