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Cyber Monday Paypal Mobile Payment Volume Over 500%

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Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday marked new highs of mobile engagement for PayPal, with 511 percent and 538 percent increases over global mobile payment dollars on the same days in 2010, respectively.

To add to these record-breaking numbers, PayPal also boasted phenomenal sales numbers on Cyber Monday. As of writing this, they are reporting an increase greater than 500 percent in mobile payment volume over the same period on Cyber Monday last year.

The source of much of that volume is most likely eBay. Thi

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s massive eCommerce company (which also owns PayPal) has reported that on Cyber Monday, discounted iPad 2 tablets were being sold at a pace of four per minute.

At this point in the game, we’re already seeing speculation and reports that sales this Cyber Monday are up 18 percent over this same time on Cyber Monday 2010. Customers shopping on a mobile device has reportedly increased by 11.7 percent, and the number of these mobile shoppers who use their mobile devices to make a purchase is up 6.4 percent.

All other mobile traffic and sales numbers for retailers are up as well. When broken out into individual devices, the iPhone leads the pack at 4.66 percent, followed closely by Android devices at 3.7 percent and the iPad making up 3.12 percent.

Written by Steve

November 29, 2011 at 6:31 pm

Live Healthy With Acai Juice Benefits

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Acai fruit has a deep purple color, looks like a blank currants, and has a similar size of blueberry. The acai berry fruit is as well called superfood, as it has many nutrients. Acai contains several essential vitamins and minerals that needed by our body. But good components of omega fatty acids, electrolytes, essential amino acids, antioxidants, protein and vitamins such as A, B1, and E are as well present in acai. Below are the different acai juice benefits for one’s health.

•Flavonoids and anthocyanins are the two main antioxidants that can be found in acai berries.

•Anti-aging and antioxidants are among the main uses of acai berries because it helps keep the harmful free radicals away from the body.

•Acai berry juice is also used in skin care products. Improved skin complexion and texture is just among the best acai juice benefits.

•Acai juice is known for its antioxidants properties that is why many people consume it because they believe it could prevent cancer cell formation and elimination of other chronic conditions.

•Regular consumption of acai juice promotes good blood circulation, and increases energy.

•It has properties that enhance the person’s mental and physical capacity.

•The cholesterol level we have in out body can also be managed by acai berry juice.

•Acai juice benefits would also include detoxifying the harmful chemicals we have in our body, thus decreases the possibilities of acquiring communicable diseases.

•Acai juice significantly has a great impact in weight loss since it helps in enhancing the metabolism of the body, and it could shed off the excess amount of calories.

•Acai juice benefits also strengthen the body’s immune system.

•It as well strengthen the muscles and the bones.

•It also promotes eye vision.

Aside from its benefits, acai juice could also have several side effects. In fact, there are several side effects and adverse reactions that an individual could have in consuming  acai berry supplements or acai berry juice. So, it is still recommended to be more cautious in taking any supplements or juice like acai, and ask first your physician regarding its effects; in case of any adverse or allergic reactions, it is good to stop consuming before it becomes complicated.

Written by Steve

November 2, 2011 at 3:30 pm

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