This is a fundamental characteristic of bonds which is calculated and quantified by the duration of the bond.

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To understand just how far Samsung has to go, consider the ranking of the world's top brands, as quantified by consultancy Interbrand, based in New York.

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Take a look at the Quantified Self initiative, led by Kevin Kelly and Gary Wolf.

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Founded three years ago by two Wired magazine editors, the Quantified Self is an organization in San Francisco with Meetup groups in 23 cities around the world, including Europe, Africa and Australia.

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