Friday Research Round-Up
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Written By Reprise Media | April 14, 2006 | Share This
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Every minute of every day, someone is studying something. Kinda creepy, isn’t it?
Check out some of these latest findings from the world of search and beyond…
It’s Good to Be Geek/King Although competitive eater and monkey wardrobe stylist top my personal list, “software engineer” has just received the distinction of being the most desirable job in the US, according to a study released April 12. Ample pay, room for creativity and strong job growth were key factors considered. Read more here in eWeek and see how your job compares with Money Magazine’s complete list.
Water Also Linked With Getting Wet A new study conducted by Dr Sonya Brady of the University of California and Professor Karen Matthews of the University of Pittsburgh alleges that individuals who regularly play violent video games are more likely to have permissive attitudes towards the use of alcohol and drugs. Read more here in GamesIndustry.biz.
Third Page News Even though Google and its kin claim huge numbers of results returned, the BBC reports on a new study that says the majority of folks stop at page 3 or earlier. Furthermore, 41% of individuals will go to a different engine if they don’t find what they’re looking for on the first page. More here including a quote from Danny Sullivan.
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