Top 10 Most Remarkable Engineers of All Time

Top 10 Most Remarkable Engineers of All Time

1. Leonardo da Vinci

Perhaps the biggest visionary of all time, Leonardo foresaw everything from the helicopter to the tank to the submarine. Modern engineers have proven that many of his designs, including bridges, hang-gliders, transmissions, parachutes, and more would have worked had they been built. There have been few individuals in the history of engineering who have designed so many revolutionary devices that actually worked. For having this remarkable vision and intelligence, Leonardo qualifies as the most remarkable engineer of all time.

2. Thomas Edison

Edison is the most prolific inventor in history, holding a record 1,097 patents. He developed the phonograph, incandescent light bulb, stock ticker, motion picture camera and projector, and hundreds more. He also created the first electrical plant and distribution infrastructure. Without these inventions, modern life is almost inconceivable.

3. Henry Ford

Henry Ford realized that he would a more efficient way to mass produce cars in order to lower the price. He looked at other industries and found four principles that would further their goal: interchangeable parts, continuous flow, division of labor, and reducing wasted effort. Ford put these principles into play gradually over five years, fine-tuning and testing as he went along. In 1913, they came together in the first moving assembly line ever used for large-scale manufacturing. Ford produced cars at a record-breaking rate forever changing the automobile industry.

4. Wilbur and Orville Wright

Before Wilbur and Orville discovered what would later become the safest mode of transport, they were bicycle mechanics with a passion for kite-flying. The crucial insights from both fields would later propel them to victory in the race to the sky.

Most prototypes of the time could not stay in the air long enough after taking off. The Wright brothers however understood that stability was crucial in overcoming this challenge. After several experiments using kites and gliders, they created a pulley system that altered the shape of the wing in mid-flight, increasing and decreasing the speeds. The Wright brothers were also the first to look at propeller design and aerodynamics, profoundly changing the world.

5. Hero of Alexandria

This man could have started the Industrial Revolution in 50 AD with the invention of the Aeolipile, a form of steam or jet engine where jets of steam spin a ball. However, he failed to realize what the device could do, and thought of it as nothing but a toy. Some have speculated that the abundance of slave labor negated any need for a labor-saving device, so no one applied his device in the manner of the Industrial Revolution. Hero also wrote many works on subjects ranging from pneumatics to mathematics to physics.

6. James Watt

James Watt was an enthusiastic inventor whose improvement of the steam engine sparked the Industrial Revolution. During the 1760s he devoted most of his time to improving the efficiency of steam engines. The result was a machine that become very popular that Watt is sometimes mischaracterized as the inventor of the steam engine. Watt’s many mechanical advances earned him several patents, and his engines were used for coal mining, textile manufacturing, transportation and a host of other industrial uses.

The watt unit of power is named after James Watt. He is credited for measuring the power of his steam engine: his test with a strong horse resulted in his determination that a “horsepower” was 550 foot-pounds per second. Subsequent calculation by Watt resulted in one horsepower equaling 746 watts.

7. Archimedes

It was Archimedes who came up with the simple yet clever idea of determining an object’s volume by measuring the amount of water displaced by the object. Other inventions credited to him include the catapult, levers and pulleys, and the Archimedean Screw, a device used to raise water for irrigation or mining.

According to some legends he was instrumental in defending his native Syracuse from Romans by his clever use of machines to keep enemies at siege. He also calculated an approximation for pi and developed many mathematical insights without which modern engineering would be impossible.

8. Nikola Tesla

Every electrical engineer should have a picture of Nikola tattooed somewhere on their bodies. Maybe not a tattoo but at least have a picture of him hanging in their office. Tesla’s inventions make him arguably the greatest electrical engineer of all time. His inventions include fluorescent lighting, the Tesla coil, the induction motor, and 3-phase electricity. He developed the AC-current generation system comprised of a motor and a transformer.

Tesla moved to America in 1884 to work with Thomas Edison, another remarkable engineer. Within weeks of working for Edison, he indicated that he could improve the efficiency of the company’s generators by 25%. Edison promised Tesla a $50,000 bonus if he achieved this feat. Within weeks Tesla delivered on his promise – and Edison reneged on his, telling young Tesla, “You don’t understand our American humor.”

9. Nicolaus Otto

Nicolaus Otto was a German inventor credited with developing the four-stroke or Otto-cycle engine which sparked the development of the motor care. His Otto-cycle engine worked in four steps; drawing in fuel and air, compressing the mixture, igniting it and expelling the exhaust. This Otto-cycle is still used in the internal combustion engines that run all of our cars today.

Despite having developed the engine, it was Otto’s peers such as Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz who made practical applications of the technology, forever changing how people move all over the world.

10. Alan Turing

Every time you use a computer, it is in part because Alan Turing made significant contributions to make computing possible. Alan Turing developed the binary architecture now used in all computers, as well as much of the theory behind computers.

He is regarded by some as the father of computer science. He is also credited with breaking the German Enigma code during WWII, which made victory possible. In the years following the war he made numerous contributions in software creation. Time magazine named him as one of the most important people of the 20th century.

The 20 Greatest Disney Animated Movies of All Time

The 20 Greatest Disney Animated Movies of All Time

Few movie studios command as much respect and enthusiasm as Disney, who built their name and legacy on some of the best animated movies ever made. With dozens of features since 1937, the company’s library of animated films is unmatched by anyone not named Hayao Miyazaki and many of their movies have forever shaped the way we watch films and absorb popular culture.

And that’s why picking a top 20 is so insanely difficult. How do you pick only 20 films from a catalog with so much greatness? Well, with ‘Frozen’ now in theaters, we figured we’d take a shot.

First, you start by carving away the handful of truly bad films. Then you remove the films that weren’t directly made by Disney Animation (so Pixar doesn’t count!). Then you start making the hard choices and weep as truly great movies hit the floor.

But when you’re done, you have a list of the 20 greatest Disney animated movies of all time.

20 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire'

Few Disney films deserve a second chance quite like 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire,' which came and went during one of the company's biggest slumps. Unlike so many of Disney's early '00s flops, this isn't a half-assed comedy, but a genuine adventure movie, a clever blend of science fiction and fantasy that's truly unlike anything that's been attempted by the studio before or since. It's the closest thing that Disney has to a 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' and while it's not a great movie, its ambition alone makes it worthy of inclusion on this list.

 

19 'Robin Hood'

The character of Robin Hood has always been at his best when he's been portrayed as a carefree romantic, a slacker with a bow-and-arrow and a heart of gold. Erroy Flynn got it right and so did the Disney company, whose 'Robin Hood' is effortlessly charming experience, taking a story of civil war and making it into a folksy, laid-back movie that feels strangely at home with the filmmaking style and temperament of Hollywood in the 1970s. The drama may be low-key compared to the genuine opera of other Disney productions, but this simple, effortlessly cool movie is one of the studio's most undervalued and under-appreciated efforts.

 

18 'Lady and the Tramp'

Even people who haven't seen 'Lady and the Tramp' know about the scene with the spaghetti. You know the one. It's one of the most iconic moments in the entire Disney catalogue, but it comes from a film that always seems to hide in the sidelines. That's a shame, really. This movie actually earns that silly-but-romantic moment -- it's beautifully animated, sweet and occasionally downright strange. Like 'Robin Hood,' it's a slight experience, but let's not undervalue the true power of pure, undistilled charm.

 

17 'Wreck-It Ralph'

The best thing about 'Wreck-It Ralph' is how unafraid it is to be truly modern. A company as old (and old fashioned) as Disney could easily get away with doing the same old thing over and over again, so they deserve some serious props for making a video game-centric movie that has its roots in modern culture instead of fairy tales. It helps that 'Wreck-It Ralph' is a very clever and very funny movie that takes what could have been a collection of pop culture references and transforms them into a dense world that you just want to lose yourself in.

 

16 'Dumbo'

'Dumbo' is one weird movie, guys. Despite only being 64 minutes long, it packs more crazy visuals and general surreal craziness into its scant running time than any other "classic" Disney movie. Don't forget: this a movie about an emotionally abused circus elephant who learns that he has the power of flight. While there's ultimately a happy ending, 'Dumbo' is also noteworthy for being one of the most miserable and depressing films in this catalog, a fact that everyone seems to forget when you show it to their children for the first time. There are better Disney films from this era, but none that are so unafraid of going off the rails.

15 'Mulan'

A few things make 'Mulan' one of the most unique Disney films of all time. First, there's the Chinese setting and the entirely Asian cast. Second, there's Eddie Murphy's performance as Mushu the dragon, the rare example of stunt casting that hasn't aged poorly. Third, there's Mulan herself, one of the strongest and best of the Disney princesses. Oh, and there's "I'll Make a Man Out of You," which may be the best workout song in all of Disney's animated library.

 

14 'Tangled'

With Disney animation going CG by default at this point, it's easy to turn your nose up at their newest films. After all, what do these movies offer that traditionally animated films don't? However, rhetorical questions become redundant when you're dealing with a movie as sweet and funny as 'Tangled,' which reinvents the story of Rapunzel in a number of surprising and mildly subversive ways. The lovely animation perfectly complements the film's gentle comedy and surprising honesty, making this one of the few Disney movies where every character feels truly real and lived-in. But all of that is secondary to Maximus the horse, who may be one of the greatest animated characters of all time. No kidding.

 

13 'Hercules'

Whoever decided that Disney's take on Greek mythology deserved to be scored with Gospel music was a genius. On its own, 'Hercules' is a blast, but with that soundtrack backing it, it jumps up three or four spots on this list. Seriously. If the songs don't do it for you, the film's epic scope and awesome monsters will do it for you. If you're still not satisfied (which means you have no soul), you can still appreciate James Woods' Hades, who remains one of the best Disney villains of all time.

 

12 '101 Dalmatians'

In the '60s, Disney animation faced a series of budgetary crises that threatened to shut the entire division down. Drastic changes were made to how the studio made animated movies and the results were drastic, with the painterly style of the classic days replaced by something rougher. One of the few films to wear this new style perfectly fine was 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians,' which embraced its rough-around-the-edges animation by being shaggy, small and likable. Despite its small ambitions, the film is excellent, feeling more off-the-cuff and jazzy than any other animated Disney movie. Although Cruella DeVille has rightfully received her fair share of accolades as one of Disney's top villains, the rest of the characters are just as strong, with Pogo and Perdita, despite being dogs, being two of the most relatable characters Disney history.

 

11 'Frozen'

The cult of the new can be a dangerous thing. Is the newly released 'Frozen' really the eleventh best Disney film or are we just excited by its shiny new-ness? Time will tell where this film ultimately lands, but there's no denying that it's one of the best films to come out of the studio in a long time and that its soundtrack is an all-timer. Make no mistake: we're going to be hearing "Let It Go" with the same frequency we hear other Disney signature tunes. Like the best animated films, 'Frozen' finds the perfect balance between comedy and drama, telling a stirring, moving story with the bravado of an all-star Broadway musical. This is a very special movie and the kind of work we hope Disney continues to churn out in the years to come.

 

10 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'

Here's the funny thing about 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs': it hasn't aged particularly well. However, it's aged interestingly, which makes it as compelling as any modern animated movie. There are stretches of Walt Disney's first animated feature that are downright difficult to watch at times. The pacing is odd. Snow White herself is grating. Everything is surface-level. But as a historical artifact, it's breathtaking. The animation is still gorgeous, the iconic moments still sing and you can see the seeds of every other Disney movie being planted here. Sure, everyone would learn to do better (and their follow-up film is a bonafide masterpiece that still holds up today), but this remains one of the most important films ever made. It may not be Disney's most rewatchable, but every self-respecting film buff deserves to study every frame.

 

9 'Cinderella'

Snow White may have been the first Disney princess, but Cinderella was the first Disney Princess. Every Disney heroine lives in her shadow: the plucky girl who dreams big and, through a little luck and a lot of courage, achieves her dreams. Think of how many real life events and people we compare to 'Cinderella.' Think of the cultural impact this story has had on our psyche. Think of the images and ideas that have entered the pop culture lexicon. Glass slippers. Fairy Godmother. Singing mice. "Bippity-boppity-boo." 'Cinderella' earns a spot on this list because it's as effortlessly charming and lovely as most classic Disney movies, but it earns a spot this high because our cultural landscape would feel so different without it.

 

8 'Bambi'

Everyone remembers 'Bambi' for two reasons. First, it's the adorable movie where that cute baby deer hangs out with the even cuter rabbit. Second, it's the heartbreaking movie where that cute baby deer's mother is gunned down by an unseen hunter. We remember bits and pieces of 'Bambi' because that's what the film feels like. It's a series of short stories, loosely tied together with themes of growing up and taking responsibility for yourself and others. The rejection of a traditional three-act narrative makes 'Bambi' one of Disney's stranger and more antiquated films, but every individual moment is so strong and animation so stunning that it's impossible disregard. There's a quiet power to 'Bambi's simplicity that more complicated films could never capture.

7 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'

This is a tricky one. Originally, 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' was going to be an official Disney release, but the people with the reins chickened out the last second and released it under their Touchstone banner. Two decades later, the film is a certified classic that Disney has embraced whole-heartedly, so we think it deserves to be in same ranks as the studio's other iconic releases. The story of Jack Skellington's foray into the world of Christmas is certainly more gruesome than your typical Disney movie, but strangely enough, its heart is always in the same place. This is a big, grand, honest musical about a lovable hero who goes on a journey of self-discovery. Take out the skeletons and monsters and you've got the Disney template. If anything, this is proof that the Disney template looks really good with a harder edge.

 

6 'The Little Mermaid'

Disney has had its fair share of ups and downs over the years, but few ups compare to 'The Little Mermaid,' which launched the company back into prominence after almost a decade of critical and financial disaster. The triumph of 'The Little Mermaid' is that it doesn't reinvent the wheel, it simply takes that tried and true Disney formula, polishes it until it shines and injects with with the gloss and power of a Broadway show. This is a film that makes you applaud in your seat after every musical number, which every broad moment landing perfectly because animation lets you get away with going theatrical. In fact, the only bad thing about 'The Little Mermaid' is that there are films from Disney's late '80s/early '90s Renaissance that topped it.

 

5 'Sleeping Beauty'

The princess at the center of 'Sleeping Beauty' is fairly dull. Her heroic prince doesn't have much character either. Their love story isn't that impressive or deep or interesting. So what makes this one of the best Disney movies and one of the best animated films of all time? Simple: it feels huge. This is an epic movie, a beautifully crafted adventure where every single frame is worthy of being put on a canvas and hung on the wall. Disney's animated films have never looked this incredible before or since and when the big action climax arrives, it feels like you're lost in a painting rather than watching a movie. It's astonishing. It helps that the villainous Maleficent is nothing short of incredible, of course.

 

4 'The Lion King'

'The Lion King,' or "Hamlet on the Plains of Africa," was one of the biggest hits of the '90s and for good reasons. Forced to live up to expectations set by 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' this film swings for the fences. Songs consistently top each other, characters go on sprawling, life-changing quests and the villain is truly, wonderfully nasty. This movie moves with purpose and takes no prisoners, traumatizing its young audience in name of juicy drama.

3 'Fantasia'

'Fantasia' may not have the popular appeal of most Disney productions, but it's one of the few times in the company's history that they made something truly audacious. Outside of the iconic "Sorcerer's Apprentice" sequence (which sees Mickey Mouse bringing mops to life with calamitous results), little of the film lingers in the public's consciousness. But see it again and, more importantly, see it again now that you're a little older. Disney's dialogue-free tribute to music is a work of art, a stunning and occasionally maddening look at how music can conjure a thousand images. It's a brave message, really. 'Fantasia' dares to put music on a platform above all else, to exclaim that imagination is the most powerful form of entertainment. Not every segment in the film works, but as a genuine work of art, it treads (and succeeds) where few animated films dare to go.

 

2 'Pinocchio'

Three years after 'Snow White the Seven Dwarfs,' Walt Disney and his team made 'Pinocchio' and the leap from one to the other is nothing short of astonishing. While the story of the living puppet who longs to be a real boy has its fair share of dated moments, the overall film is just plain charming, offering a dramatic weight and a scope that would come to define these movies. It especially helps that Pinocchio himself is a likable, flawed character and that his journey is wonderful. It's especially helpful that Jiminy Cricket exists, because he's the greatest Disney sidekick of all time (and a very effective moral anchor, to boot). 'Pinocchio' is funny and sad and scary and moving, sticking just close enough to the original story to keep the sharp edges in. Later Disney films would be sanitized into oblivion, but Disney knew back in 1940 that good stories require people to get bruised.

 

1 'Beauty and the Beast'

And here we are at the greatest animated Disney movie of all time. Let's not beat around the bush: 'Beauty and the Beast' is a perfect movie that represents everything that Disney animation has aiming for since its inception and it does it all better than everyone. It's a smart update on a classic story, a stirring adventure, a truly touching romance and silly comedy. Every song is great and belted memorably, with the title song instantly entering "Greatest Movie Theme Song Of All Time" territory. The smart, adventurous Belle is the greatest of the Disney princesses, the brooding Beast is the greatest Disney hero and the despicable Gaston is the greatest Disney villain. Oh, and it's just plain gorgeous to look at. Come on. Say another Disney movie is better. We'll fight you.

15 facts about colon cancer and diet\Health

15 facts about colon cancer and diet\Health

Colon cancer, rectal cancer, colorectal cancer - here are 15 quick facts on diet and other things to get you up to speed.

1: Colon Cancer, rectal cancer and colorectal cancer have long been considered the preserve of old men with 85% of cases in the over 50 age group.

2: Birmingham University showed localised oestrogen as a possible culprit.

3: Another likely factor are carcinogenic bile acids that you make yourself. Its production is stimulated by animal fats and alcohol.

4: However research has shown that aspirin, fish oils, garlic and ginger can all turn off the production. Vitamin D also has a strong protective influence. All these should be in your diet.

5: Polyps and inflammation are precursors to colon cancer. They too can be "calmed" by aspirin, aloe vera, garlic, ginger, curcumin and fish oils.

6: Japanese research has strongly implicated salt as a major cause. Doubling your salt intake doubles your risk.

7: Another possible cause is yeasts, and thus an imbalance between good bacteria and the bad guys like yeasts, fungi and microbes. Good bacteria are essential to good digestion and production of essential anyi-cancer vitamins like B-12, folic acid, niacin, biotin and vitamin K from whole grains and greens. Antibiotics, steroids and chlorinated water destroy the good guys.

8: Destroying the good bacteria leaves the yeasts free to multiply and flourish, being commonly found in infected intestines. Garlic, Pau d´Arco, caprylic acid and wormwood will kill them off if you add a no-sugar, no-alcohol, no-refined foods, no-yeasts, no-dairy diet.

9: The Boston Nurses study showed that the only vegetable that made a significant difference to colon cancer risk rates was garlic.

10: Parasites are more common than you think. They too may be a culprit. Try Neways Purge/Parafree.

11: Keep a good, natural fibre intake. Fibre should be inside your everyday foods - nuts, vegetables, seeds, fruit - not falsely added to it.

12: Smoking increases the risk of colon cancer. It´s much easier to cut out smoking!

13: Sunshine and vitamin D is a tremendous colorectal cancer preventer. If you cannot spend 30 minutes a day in the sun, take vitamin D supplement.
14: Watch your weight. Your fat will store excess toxins and also make oestrogen - you don´t need either.

15: Everyone over 50 can be screened and accuracy is pretty good. This really is prevention if you catch the problem at the polyp stage. Research is clear, polyps or not: A fish oil (or Krill oil) a day keeps the doctor away.

6 Symptoms of Women's Heart Attacks\health

6 Symptoms of Women's Heart Attacks\health

When a heart attack strikes, it doesn’t always feel the same in women as it does in men.

Women don't always get the same classic heart attack symptoms as men, such as crushing chest pain that radiates down one arm. Those heart attack symptoms can certainly happen to women, but  many experience vague or even “silent” symptoms that they may miss

Ever wish you could see inside your arteries? These blood vessels deliver oxygen-rich blood to every corner of our bodies. Maintaining the flow is essential to life and health. Atherosclerosis causes narrowing and hardening of the arteries, creating slowdowns in blood flow. Even worse, atherosclerosis can trigger sudden blood clots. Heart attacks and strokes are the often-deadly result. If we could see what was going on in our arteries, we might think twice about our lifestyle choices. Could...

These six heart attack symptoms are common in women

1. Chest pain or discomfort. Chest pain is the most common heart attack symptom, but some women may experience it differently than men. It may feel like a squeezing or fullness, and the pain can be anywhere in the chest, not just on the left side. It's usually "truly uncomfortable" during a heart attack, says cardiologist Rita Redberg, MD, director of Women’s Cardiovascular Services at the University of California, San Francisco. "It feels like a vise being tightened."
2. Pain in your arm(s), back, neck, or jaw. This type of pain is more common in women than in men. It may confuse women who expect their pain to be focused on their chest and left arm, not their back or jaw. The pain can be gradual or sudden, and it may wax and wane before becoming intense. If you're asleep, it may wake you up. You should report any "not typical or unexplained" symptoms in any part of your body above your waist to your doctor or other health care provider, says cardiologist C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD, director of the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
3. Stomach pain. Sometimes people mistake stomach pain that signals a heart attack with heartburn, the flu, or a stomach ulcer. Other times, women experience severe abdominal pressure that feels like an elephant sitting on your stomach, says cardiologist Nieca Goldberg, MD, medical director of the Joan H. Tisch Center for Women’s Health at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York.
4. Shortness of breath, nausea, or lightheadedness. If you're having trouble breathing for no apparent reason, you could be having a heart attack, especially if you're also having one or more other symptoms. "It can feel like you have run a marathon, but you didn't make a move," Goldberg says.
5. Sweating. Breaking out in a nervous, cold sweat is common among women who are having a heart attack. It will feel more like stress-related sweating than perspiration from exercising or spending time outside in the heat. "Get it checked out" if you don't typically sweat like that and there is no other reason for it, such as heat or hot flashes, Bairey Merz says.
6. Fatigue. Some women who have heart attacks feel extremely tired, even if they've been sitting still for a while or haven't moved much. "Patients often complain of a tiredness in the chest," Goldberg says. "They say that they can't do simple activities, like walk to the bathroom."

Not everyone gets all of those symptoms. If you have chest discomfort, especially if you also have one or more of the other signs, call 911 immediately.

If you feel heart attack symptoms:

• Don’t delay getting help. "Women generally wait longer than men before going to the emergency room," says Rita F. Redberg, MD, MSc, FACC, director of Women's Cardiovascular Services for the UCSF Division of Cardiology in San Francisco. Even if you think your symptoms aren’t that bad or will pass, the stakes are too high.
• Don't drive yourself to the hospital. You need an ambulance. If you drive, you could have a wreck on the way and possibly hurt yourself or someone else.
• Don’t have a friend or relative drive you, either. You may not get there fast enough.
• Don’t dismiss what you feel. "Don't worry about feeling silly if you're wrong," Goldberg says. You have to get it checked out right away. 

"People don't want to spend hours in an emergency room if it isn't a heart attack," Bairey Merz says. "But women are actually good at deciding what is typical for themselves and when to seek health care."

Top 10 Best Antivirus Software in 2014

Top 10 Best Antivirus Software in 2014

is your system safe without an Antivirus Software? Never! With the vast development in the IT world through internet, our software and operating systems are open to various threats, viruses, malwares, Trojans, and freeware applications. Hence, Anti -virus is a must need. Let’s check out the list of Top 10 best free antivirus that have been tested and verified for maximum protection.
1. Kaspersky Antivirus 2014

Kaspersky Anti-Virus is the Gold award winner for delivering superb protection and security.  It is an asset for more than 300 million users using the paid and unpaid version of the software.  The unique specialty of this new version includes detecting and eliminating fake antivirus software which get automatically installed while one is browsing or downloading.

2. Bit-Defender Antivirus Plus 2014

Bit-defender as the silver award winner comes forward with its new paid version for 2014. The new version is highly-skilled bodyguard that beats the threats found on system anywhere. The exclusive features include the considerably improved multi-user support with an added support for Opera 17 browser. It also aims to optimize the real time performance by fixing several problems, even the tiniest ones.

3. Avast! Free Antivirus 2014
Continuing the legacy, Avast brings its new version Avast Pro. It stands 3^rd in the list of the top 10 best antivirus software of 2014.  With the striking interface and many practical features like Web Rep for providing proactive link scanning and color-coded security reputation ratings on search results. Secondly, a feature of Safe-Zone, an inside-out virtual desktop (sandbox) tool for discreet shopping or banking online. Lastly, the Auto Sandbox tool automatically opens suspicious applications in the protected virtual sandbox.  Thus, it incorporates several layers of built-in protection in its both paid and free version.

4. Norton AntiVirus 2014
Get familiar with Norton AntiVirus- standing on the fourth position among the top 10 best antivirus software. This product well understands how to protect and warn your systems against internet attacks in the context of social networking. The distinctive feature for 2014 includes using the more traditional method of detecting viruses through known signatures, exploring the Firefox’s and internet explorer’s vulnerabilities. Moreover, it recognizes your system activities and accordingly runs the system intensive scans.

5. AVG AntiVirus 2014
AVG Anti-Virus software- a big name in the antivirus companies will also remain an effective performer for 2014 with well-considered features.  It is widely available as paid as well as non-paid version. Secondly, it also uses the cloud technology for deploying defenses instantly against zero-day threats almost equaling the frequency of the hackers.

6. F-Secure Anti-Virus 2014
when talking of best antivirus, don’t forget to rank F-Secure Anti-Virus on top positions because it always delivers excellence in technology and implementation. This antivirus is a paid software with a solid solution. The prominent features for 2014 include complete proactive protection, cloud security and simple usability.

7. Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus 2014

On the seventh rank in the list of the top 10 best antivirus software of 2014, is Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus with an advance version for 2014. This is Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus + that is a sure shot guaranteed paid product to protect your device from viruses, spywares, malwares like key-loggers, hackers, dialers, operating system exploits, malicious cookies and scripts, root-kits, Trojan horses, and worms. The purchase also offers Trend Micro Smart Surfing for Mac’s copy as a free sample.

8. Bull Guard Antivirus 2014
Standing among the best antivirus products, Bull Guard Antivirus maintains its position at number 8 for the year 2014. You can use the paid version of Bull Guard antivirus software that does some solid work and is much effective for detecting and removing malware. Adding to the previous versions, it is an excellent early-detection tool with a sleek and friendly user interface that leaves no room for any improvements.

9. McAfee Antivirus-2014
McAfee succeeds to maintain its name in the top ten award winners for this year and introduces the new paid version as McAfee Anti Virus Plus and unpaid version for the year coming forth.  The newest version includes a two-way firewall with enhanced protection level.  This Plus is also equipped to protect your operating system from any sources including network threats, online scams and shared files

10. ESET NOD32 Antivirus-2014

On number 10 is ESET NOD32 Antivirus, that delivers a more improved and comprehensive antivirus protection in its newest version of 2014. It examines and compares the suspect file to a list of known threats, protecting your device from the tiniest harms. The newest version includes the feature that functions as soon as the device is turned on, curtailing its adjusted behavior until it is plugged in. An automated bootable drive is created to disinfect and restore the pc to health.

Feeling Tired? Try a One-Minute Energy Booster\Health

Feeling Tired? Try a One-Minute Energy Booster\Health

Many times throughout the day we need a little energy recharge. Rather than reach for the sugar or caffeine, why not try a one-minute energy boost? It might perk you up and give you the extra push you need to complete tasks during your busy day.

Energy Supply

Why is personal energy is in short supply these days? It seems like our lives have become increasingly more hectic. We are constantly on the go with work, errands, family obligations and more!

We are meant to have cyclical breaks of rest every so often throughout the day, not just at night when we fall into bed.

We are meant to have cyclical breaks of rest every so often throughout the day, not just at night when we fall into bed. It’s hard to get those moments of relaxation in a modern world that’s all go, go, go. Our bodies have varying rhythms throughout the day with both high and low points.

One particular low point for most people occurs sometime around 2 to 3pm. Usually that’s when we reach for the soda or candy bar. Since we don’t always have the luxury of taking a break when we feel low energy, we can try a one-minute energy boost as an alternative to less healthy choices.

One-Minute Energy Boosters

In the time it takes to drink a soda or eat a candy bar, you can try one of the 10 following energy boosters. They can all be done in a minute, so you don’t have to feel guilty about taking time away from work or other tasks. You can use a timer if you’d like or just do the activity for a short period.

1. Walk.

Get up and walk around for one minute. Just getting away from your desk and moving can help boost your energy. It will get your blood flowing throughout your body. You’ll also get a chance to gain a quick change of perspective.

2. Stretch

If you can’t get up to walk around for one minute, then try stretching. Stand up, raise your arms and move them around. Stand on your tiptoes a few times. Bend at the waist and try some twists. Do any stretching motions you’d like and see if you can keep it up for one minute.

3. Breathe

It seems pretty obvious that we are constantly breathing, so why a reminder? So many times we are hunched over a desk or using bad posture that we are not breathing properly. We tend to be shallow breathers. Take one minute to just breathe fully and deeply, feeling it in your diaphragm. This is called “belly breathing” because the focus is on your belly, not just your chest.

4. Stairs

If you have a chance to walk around, try climbing the stairs in your office building or home. Go up and down a few times. It doesn’t need to be at a fast pace. Climbing stairs will get your blood pumping and get some more oxygen to your cells and brain.

5. Music

Put on some lively, energizing music. It will probably get your feet tapping, perk up your mood and help you to shift your energy.

6. Laugh

Scientific studies have shown that laughter can boost energy levels in addition to improving mood. Those feel good hormones get going with a good laugh.

7. Water

Energy levels can lag throughout the day due to dehydration. Many people don’t drink enough water. Make sure you are well hydrated. A nice refreshing glass of cool water can help boost your metabolism.

8. Sunlight

If possible go outside and enjoy a minute of sunshine. It will help with melatonin production to keep you awake and alert. If that’s not possible check if indoor lighting is sufficient.

9. Aromatherapy

Pleasing scents can help perk you up, especially citrus-based ones like lemon and orange. Use a spray, incense or scented candles.

10. Chew Gum

Chewing a minty flavored gum or popping a peppermint candy in your mouth can also give you a little lift.

Next time you feel a lull during the day try a one-minute energy booster and feel refreshed!

Top 10 health benefits of walking every day\health

Top 10 health benefits of walking every day\health

It’s a gentle, low-impact form of exercise that’s easy, free and suitable for people of all ages and most abilities. Here’s why it’s so good for you

1. It strengthens your heart

Regular walking has been shown to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. It lowers levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol while increasing levels of HDL (good) cholesterol and keeps blood pressure in check. 

"Anything that raises your heart rate and gets your blood pumping is a workout for your heart and circulatory system," says personal trainer Stuart Amory. According to the Stroke Association, walking briskly for up to 30 minutes can help prevent and control the high blood pressure that can cause strokes – reducing your risk by up to 27 per cent.

2. It lowers disease risk

As well as heart disease, a walking habit can slash your risk of developing type 2 diabetes asthma and some cancers. A study in the British Medical Journal showed taking more steps every day can help ward off diabetes. And according to the charity Walking For Health, regular exercise such as walking could reduce risk by up to 60 per cent. Those of us who are active have around a 20 per cent lower risk of developing cancer of the colon, breast and womb than those least active.

3. It keeps weight in check

"If you’re trying to lose weight, you need to burn about 600 calories a day more than you’re eating," says Amory. "Putting one foot in front of the other is one of the easiest ways to do that." A person weighing 60kg burns 75 calories simply by strolling at 2mph for 30 minutes. Increase that to 3mph and they’ll burn 99 calories. Speed it up to a fast walk (4mph) and that’s 150 calories – the equivalent of three Jaffa Cakes or a jam doughnut. "Walking also increases muscle mass and tone and the more muscle you have, the faster your metabolism – so the more calories you burn, even at rest," he adds.

4. It can help prevent dementia

Dementia affects one in 14 people over 65 and one in six over 80. We know being active has a protective effect on brain function and regular exercise reduces dementia risk by up to 40 per cent. And, according to Age UK, older people who walk six miles or more per week could avoid brain shrinkage and so preserve memory as the years pass.

5. ...and osteoporosis, too

"Walking counts as a weight-bearing activity," says Amory. "It stimulates and strengthens bones, increasing their density – really important, especially for women. It also helps maintain healthy joints so may stave off conditions such as arthritis."

6. It tones your legs, bum – and tum

A good walk can help strengthen and shape your legs, giving great definition to calves, quads, hamstrings and lifting your glutes (buttock muscles) – especially if you add hills. But if you really pay attention to your posture as you walk, it can tone your abs and whittle your waist, too.

Fitness expert Joanna Hall is founder of the Walkactive method of 'conscious' walking for better posture and overall fitness results. She says: "Think about lengthening up through your spine to create space between your earlobes and shoulders. Relax your shoulders, pull in your tummy and pelvic floor and imagine you have a cup of water balanced on top of each hip bone that you don’t want to spill. As you walk with this posture, your shoulders will naturally rotate and this works your oblique abdominal muscles – you’ll be taking inches off your waist with every step." Check out these 12 fitness videos on how to tone your body

7. Let’s not forget your arms

"Your speed when walking comes from your arms," says Hall. "Hold them at a comfortable level, bent at the elbow, and swing them backwards and forwards as you walk. Swing them faster and you’ll automatically speed up. And all this movement tones your arms, shoulders and upper back." Bye bye, bingo wings!

8. It boosts your vitamin D levels

If you’re walking outside in daylight, you’ll be boosting your body’s stores of vitamin D – a nutrient that’s hard to get from food, but that we can synthesise from exposure to sunlight. Many people in the UK are deficient in vitamin D and it’s a nutrient that plays a big role in everything from bone health to immunity. While sun safety is still important experts agree that exposing as much skin as you can to the sun, little and often and without burning, will help you to produce sufficient vitamin D.

9. It gives you energy

It might seem like a paradox (and the last thing you might feel like) but a brisk walk is one of the best natural energizers around. It boosts circulation and increases oxygen supply to each and every cell in your body, helping you to feel more alert and alive. It wakes up stiff joints and eases muscle tension so you feel less sluggish. Always have a mid-afternoon energy slump at work? Head out for a walk at lunchtime instead of sitting in a café or at your desk and see what a difference it makes. Here are some other quick ways to boost your energy levels

10. It makes you happy

The ability of exercise to boost mood is undisputed. Studies have shown regular, moderate-intensity exercise (such as brisk walking) to be as effective as antidepressants in cases of mild to moderate depression. Getting active releases feel-good endorphins into the bloodstream, reducing stress and anxiety. And don’t forget it’s often a social activity – joining a walking group or meeting friends to walk and chat is a great way to banish feelings of isolation and loneliness. A survey by the charity Mind found 83 per cent of people with mental health issues look to exercise to help lift their mood. For greatest benefit, they say, get active outdoors and somewhere green. Check out our tips on how to join a walking group