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A method of transferring data includes reception of a message from a first mobile device operated by a user, storage of the message according to a location of the first mobile device, reception of an indication that a second mobile device operated by a second user is located proximate to the locatio

A method of transferring data includes reception of a message from a first mobile device operated by a user, storage of the message according to a location of the first mobile device, reception of an indication that a second mobile device operated by a second user is located proximate to the location, and transmission of the message to the second mobile device.

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1. A method of transferring data, comprising:receiving a message from a first mobile device operated by a user; storing the message according to a location of the first mobile device; receiving a payment from the user of the first mobile device in exchange for storing the message; receiving an indic

1. A method of transferring data, comprising:receiving a message from a first mobile device operated by a user; storing the message according to a location of the first mobile device; receiving a payment from the user of the first mobile device in exchange for storing the message; receiving an indication that a second mobile device operated by a second user is located proximate to the location; and transmitting the message to the second mobile device. 2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the message is received using a first communication protocol and is transmitted using a second communication protocol.3. A method according to claim 1, where the message is received in a first format and is transmitted in a second format.4. A method according to claim 1, wherein the storing step comprises:storing the message in association with location information representing the location of the first mobile device. 5. A method according to claim 4, wherein the location information represents a location of a physical entity.6. A method according to claim 5, wherein the physical entity is at least one of a vending machine, an exhibit, a retail store, a display, a restaurant, an advertisement, and an entertainment venue.7. A method according to claim 1, further comprising:determining the location of at least one of the first mobile device and/or a location of the second mobile device. 8. A method according to claim 7, wherein the location of the first mobile device and/or the location of the second mobile device are determined in the form of at least one of: geographic coordinates, a street address, Global Positioning System coordinates; Bluetooth proximity data; I.E.E.E. 802.11 proximity data; transmission tower location data; and scanned barcode data.9. A method according to claim 1, further comprising:receiving a request for information from the second mobile device. 10. A method according to claim 9, wherein the request comprises a request for a message stored by a user.11. A method according to claim 9, wherein the request comprises a request for a first message stored by a user.12. A method according to claim 9, wherein the request comprises a request for a last message stored by a user.13. A method according to claim 9, wherein the request comprises a request for all messages stored by a user.14. A method according to claim 9, wherein the request comprises a request for all messages stored by all users.15. A method according to claim 9, wherein the request comprises a request for all messages that satisfy a given condition.16. A method according to claim 15, wherein the request comprises a request for all messages stored by users who satisfy the given condition.17. A method according to claim 1, wherein the message comprises at least one of: text; image; video; voice; audio; data; characteristics of a user of the first mobile device; data associated with a user of the first mobile device; time; date; and biometric values associated with the user.18. A method according to claim 1, wherein the message is received via a communication form comprising at least one of: Bluetooth; cellular; I.E.E.E. 802.11; HomeRF; copper wire; infrared, and fiber optics.19. A method according to claim 1, wherein the message is stored proximate to the location of the first mobile device.20. A method according to claim 1, wherein the message comprises a question.21. A method according to claim 1, further comprising:receiving a response to the message from the second mobile device. 22. A method according to claim 21, further comprising:transmitting the response to a third party. 23. A method according to claim 22, further comprising:receiving a payment from the third party in exchange for the response. 24. A method comprising:receiving a message from a first mobile device operated by a user; storing the message according to a location of the mobile device; receiving an indication that a second mobile device operated by a second user is located proximate to the location; determining whether to transmit the message to the second mobile device based on at least one of: a policy of a user of the first mobile device; a policy of a venue including the location; a group affiliation; a policy of a user of the second mobile device; a characteristic of a user of the second mobile device; an age of the message; a language of the message; or a payment made on behalf of the user of the second mobile device; and transmitting the message to the second mobile device. 25. A method according to claim 24, wherein the determining step is performed by a third party.26. A method according to claim 1, further comprising:receiving a rating of the message from the second mobile device. 27. A method according to claim 26, further comprising:transmitting the rating to a third mobile device. 28. A method according to claim 1, wherein the message transmitted to the second mobile device comprises an aggregation of received messages.29. A method according to claim 1, wherein the message transmitted further comprises at least one of the advertisement, a product specification, a product offer, and a time of day.30. A method according to claim 29, wherein the at least one of an advertisement, a product specification, and a product offer are provided by a third party.31. A method comprising:receiving a message from a first mobile device operated by a user; storing the message according to a location of the first mobile device; receiving an indication that a second mobile device operated by a second user is located proximate to the location; transmitting the message to the second mobile device; and receiving a payment from the second user of the mobile device in exchange for transmitting the message to the second mobile device. 32. A method according to claim 1, wherein the message relates to at least one of: entertainment; music; a movie; information; education; a product and an advertisement.33. A method according to claim 1, wherein the message is stored and transmitted by at least one of: a kiosk; a picture frame; an automated teller machine; a building; a server; a pedestal; a telephone; and a telephone booth.34. A method according to claim 1, further comprising:transmitting a first message to the first mobile device before receiving the message from the first mobile device. 35. A method according to claim 34, wherein the first message is a question, and wherein the message is a response to the question.36. A method according to claim 1, further comprising:providing a benefit to a user of the first mobile device in exchange for the message. 37. A method according to claim 36, wherein the benefit is at least one of: money; goods; services; coupons; and entitlements.38. A method according to claim 1, further comprising:detecting the first mobile device; and transmitting a request for the message to the first mobile device. 39. A method according to claim 1, further comprising:detecting the second mobile device; and transmitting an offer of a message to the second mobile device. 40. A medium storing processor-executable process steps to transfer data, the process steps comprising:a step to receive a message from a first mobile device operated by a user; a step to store the message according to a location of the first mobile device; a step to receive an indication that a second mobile device operated by a second user is located proximate to the location; a step to transmit the message to the second mobile device, and a step to receive a payment from the second user of the second mobile device in exchange for transmission of the message to the second mobile device. 41. An apparatus comprising:a processor; and a storage device in communication with the processor and storing instructions adapted to be executed by the processor to: receive a message from a first mobile device operated by a user; store the message according to a location of the first mobile device; receive an indication that a second mobile device operated by a second user is located proximate to the location; transmit the message to the second mobile device; and receiving a payment from the second user of the second mobile device in exchange for transmission of the message to the second mobile device. 42. A medium storing processor-executable process steps to transfer data, the process steps comprising;a step to receiving a message from a first mobile device operated by a user; a step to store the message according to a location of the first mobile device; a step to receive a payment from the user of the first mobile device in exchange for storage of the message; a step to receive an indication that a second mobile device operated by a second user is located proximate to the location; and a step to transmit the message to the second mobile device. 43. An apparatus comprising:a processor; and a storage device in communication with the processor and storing instructions adapted to be executed by the processor to: receive a message from a first mobile device operated by a user; store the message according to a location of the first mobile device; receiving a payment from the user of the first mobile device in exchange for storage of the massage; receiving an indication that a second mobile device operated by a second user is located proximate to the location; and transmit the message to the second mobile device.