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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Semjuel Morze je 1844. godine učinio do tada nešto nezamislivo - telegrafskim aparatom, koga je prethodno izumeo i izradio, poslao je kratku poruku od Baltimora do Vašingtona koristeći svoju telegrafsku spravu i mrežu kablova dugu 60 kilometara razapetu između dva američka grada. U kratkoj poruci poslata je rečenica iz Biblije: „Šta to beše Božje delo?". 125 godina kasnije, tačnije 29. oktobra 1969. godine, profesor Leonard Klajnrok sa američkog univerziteta Los Anđeles razmišljao je šta da pošalje kao prvu i istorijsku rečenicu u mreži koju su činila dva računara na dva američka fakulteta. "U kancelariji smo se nalazili samo programer i ja. Nismo imali kameru ili bilo šta čime bismo zabeležili taj istorijski trenutak. Nismo pripremili i osmislili neku zvučnu rečenicu poput ostalih. Nismo bili toliko pametni", izjavio je za nemački državni radio "Dojče vele" sada 75-godišnji profesor, koji je prošle godine nagrađen američkom Nacionalnom medaljom za nauku upravo za otkriće koje predstavlja temelj interneta. Eksperiment se nije odvijao kako je bilo zamišljeno. Klajnrok u početku nije uspeo da poveže računar sa Kalifornijskog univerziteta sa onim na univerzitetu Stenford u Severnoj Karolini. Prva veza između dva računara prekinuta je posle samo dve sekunde. Klajnrok je uspeo da pošalje tek dva slova - "lo". Uređaj koji je bio zadužen za prenos prve poruke bio je veličine frižidera. Nije završio na otpadu, već se još uvek nalazi u maloj sobi na Kali
fornijskom univerzitetu kao svedok vremena. Klajnrok kaže da današnji i najobičniji mobilni uređaji imaju više snage od tog uređaja."Tako je ružan, a ujedno tako lep. On je moj dragi prijatelj. Uradio je ono što se od njega očekivalo. Kasnije su uređaji napredovali da bismo imali ono što danas zovemo - internet", rekao je Klajnrok. On ističe da je svestan da je internet izrodio i neke neželjene pojave poput krađe podataka ili dečje pornografije, ali je uveren da njegove pozitivne strane nadmašuju one loše. "Ono što me najviše brine je činjenica da smo neke od tih stvari mogli da sprečimo", izjavio je Klajnrok za nemački radio.
Šta je sve prethodilo nastanku interneta kakav danas poznajemo: - 1969. - Dva računara sa dva odseka Kalifornijskog univerziteta povezana su u mrežu ARPAnet, predhodnicu interneta - 1971. - Rek Tomlinson razvija elektronsku poštu za ARPAnet. Upravo je on tvorac znaka @. Popularnog "majmuna" osmislio je kako bi u adresi elektronske pošte razdvojio ime korisnika od imena računara. - 1973. - Mreža povezanih računara seli se preko Antlantika. Norveška je postala deo ARPAneta. Cilj je bio razmena podataka o mogućim potresima i nuklearnim eksplozijama sa SAD. Posle Norveške, u mrežu ulazi Londonski univerzitet. - 1978. - Geri Tuerk šalje prvi "spam" (masovno distribuirana poruka koju niste želeli) u mreži ARPAnet. - 1984. - Broj umreženih računara prelazi 1.000. Japan stvara vlastitu mrežu Junet, Velika Britanija razvija mrežu Janet, a Sovjetski Savez Usenet. - 1985. - Stvoren je domen .com. Najstarija stranica sa tim domenom glasila je i još uvek glasi: symbolics.com. - 1989. - U Evropskoj laboratoriji za praktičnu fiziku (CERN) rađa se ideja o internetu kakav danas poznajemo - razmena celih dokumenata zajedno sa slikama pri čemu delovi dokumenta postaju linkovi. Nastaje format podataka HTML. - 1990. Pojavljuje se prvi internetski pretraživač nazvan Arćie zahvaljujuć kanadskom studentu Alenu Emtažu. - 1991. Nastaje prva internetska stranica, doduše siromašnog sadržaja. - 1996. Leri Pejdž i Sergej Brin, studenti sa Univerziteta Stenford, počinju da rade na pretraživaču koji prikazuje stranice prema njihovoj popularnosti i relevantnosti. Dve godine kasnije nastaje Google
fornijskom univerzitetu kao svedok vremena. Klajnrok kaže da današnji i najobičniji mobilni uređaji imaju više snage od tog uređaja."Tako je ružan, a ujedno tako lep. On je moj dragi prijatelj. Uradio je ono što se od njega očekivalo. Kasnije su uređaji napredovali da bismo imali ono što danas zovemo - internet", rekao je Klajnrok. On ističe da je svestan da je internet izrodio i neke neželjene pojave poput krađe podataka ili dečje pornografije, ali je uveren da njegove pozitivne strane nadmašuju one loše. "Ono što me najviše brine je činjenica da smo neke od tih stvari mogli da sprečimo", izjavio je Klajnrok za nemački radio.Šta je sve prethodilo nastanku interneta kakav danas poznajemo: - 1969. - Dva računara sa dva odseka Kalifornijskog univerziteta povezana su u mrežu ARPAnet, predhodnicu interneta - 1971. - Rek Tomlinson razvija elektronsku poštu za ARPAnet. Upravo je on tvorac znaka @. Popularnog "majmuna" osmislio je kako bi u adresi elektronske pošte razdvojio ime korisnika od imena računara. - 1973. - Mreža povezanih računara seli se preko Antlantika. Norveška je postala deo ARPAneta. Cilj je bio razmena podataka o mogućim potresima i nuklearnim eksplozijama sa SAD. Posle Norveške, u mrežu ulazi Londonski univerzitet. - 1978. - Geri Tuerk šalje prvi "spam" (masovno distribuirana poruka koju niste želeli) u mreži ARPAnet. - 1984. - Broj umreženih računara prelazi 1.000. Japan stvara vlastitu mrežu Junet, Velika Britanija razvija mrežu Janet, a Sovjetski Savez Usenet. - 1985. - Stvoren je domen .com. Najstarija stranica sa tim domenom glasila je i još uvek glasi: symbolics.com. - 1989. - U Evropskoj laboratoriji za praktičnu fiziku (CERN) rađa se ideja o internetu kakav danas poznajemo - razmena celih dokumenata zajedno sa slikama pri čemu delovi dokumenta postaju linkovi. Nastaje format podataka HTML. - 1990. Pojavljuje se prvi internetski pretraživač nazvan Arćie zahvaljujuć kanadskom studentu Alenu Emtažu. - 1991. Nastaje prva internetska stranica, doduše siromašnog sadržaja. - 1996. Leri Pejdž i Sergej Brin, studenti sa Univerziteta Stenford, počinju da rade na pretraživaču koji prikazuje stranice prema njihovoj popularnosti i relevantnosti. Dve godine kasnije nastaje Google
Blic, B92
She is the youngest daughter of Mick Jagger, Mum is the glamorous Jerry Hall. In her first ever interview, rock princess Georgia May Jagger, 16, reveals what she really thinks about Dad's music, why she forages in Mum's wardrobe, and how she gets on with her siblings. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-1043613/Georgia-May-Jagger-Why-Micks-baby-girl-rocks.html#ixzz0VWyulJOe
Friday, October 30, 2009
Alessandra Ambrosio hits the beach for a Victoria’s Secret photo shoot on Tuesday (October 27).
The 28-year-old Brazilian model struck some sexy poses as she showed off the latest from VS. Miranda Kerr also posed on the beach on Tuesday!
After giving birth in August 2008, Alessandra did cardio to get runway ready again, she told People. “This year is all about weights, squats and lunges.”
“I’m working out to prepare for the show because it’s our biggest show of the year,” she said of the VS fashion show airing December 1. “I’m trying to work out four days a week.”
What a hot mama!
20+ pictures inside of Alessandra Ambrosio working it on the beach…
The 28-year-old Brazilian model struck some sexy poses as she showed off the latest from VS. Miranda Kerr also posed on the beach on Tuesday!
After giving birth in August 2008, Alessandra did cardio to get runway ready again, she told People. “This year is all about weights, squats and lunges.”
“I’m working out to prepare for the show because it’s our biggest show of the year,” she said of the VS fashion show airing December 1. “I’m trying to work out four days a week.”
What a hot mama!
20+ pictures inside of Alessandra Ambrosio working it on the beach…
Monday, October 26, 2009
Check out the first official photo from Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s wedding.
Five hundred guests attended the private Jewish ceremony at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey on Sunday (October 25). Here are some details from the wedding:
– Celebs in attendance: Russell Crowe, Natalie Portman, Barbara Walters, Regis Philbin former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and the current New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
– Ivanka wore a custom wedding dress by Vera Wang and $130,000 diamond drop earrings from her Ivanka Trump Collection.
– Ivanka created custom “Ivanka and Jared” Havaianas sandals for all of her guests and Swarovski crystal “Ivanka and Jared” Havaianas for her bridesmaids and mom Ivana.
Five hundred guests attended the private Jewish ceremony at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey on Sunday (October 25). Here are some details from the wedding:
– Celebs in attendance: Russell Crowe, Natalie Portman, Barbara Walters, Regis Philbin former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and the current New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
– Ivanka wore a custom wedding dress by Vera Wang and $130,000 diamond drop earrings from her Ivanka Trump Collection.
– Ivanka created custom “Ivanka and Jared” Havaianas sandals for all of her guests and Swarovski crystal “Ivanka and Jared” Havaianas for her bridesmaids and mom Ivana.Just Jared
Friday, October 23, 2009
Angelina Jolie is in talks to star in the new drama Gucci, to be directed by Ridley Scott.
According to Variety, the film, set to start shooting next year, is about a famous fashion family stricken by scandal and murder as Angie’s character’s plots to kill her ex-husband, Maurizio Gucci.
No word on who may play Maurizio - Ridley Scott has approached Leonardo DiCaprio about the part, but Leo’s not attached to the film at this time.
As soon as a deal is stuck, Angie will star in The Tourist - production will likely take place in early 2010 before Gucci filming begins.
According to Variety, the film, set to start shooting next year, is about a famous fashion family stricken by scandal and murder as Angie’s character’s plots to kill her ex-husband, Maurizio Gucci.
No word on who may play Maurizio - Ridley Scott has approached Leonardo DiCaprio about the part, but Leo’s not attached to the film at this time.
As soon as a deal is stuck, Angie will star in The Tourist - production will likely take place in early 2010 before Gucci filming begins.
Just Jared
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Žene će u budućnosti postajati sve niže, deblje i zdravije sudeći po studiji koja se bavila istraživanjem budućnosti ljudske rase.
Žene će u budućnosti takođe razviti zdravije i otpornije srce i posedovaće niže nivoe holesterola, dok će menopauza počinjati znatno kasnije nego što je to slučaj danas. Ovakva predviđanja rezultat su studije za koju istraživači kažu da je bazirana na najozbiljnijim dokazima koji pokazuju put kojim će ljudska rasa u budućnosti krenuti. Brojni biolozi do sada su tvrdili da su napredak u medicini i povećan životni standard glavni razlozi koji su doveli do nešto sporijeg procesa evolucije kod ljudske rase. Bez konstantne borbe za opstanak prirodna selekcija više nije glavni uzrok naše evolucije i napretka. Međutim, biolog Stiven Sterns sa univerziteta Jejl tvrdi da je pronašao dokaze koji pokazuju da nasledni faktori kao što su visina i težina i dalje određuju koliko će žena imati dece i koliko će ona biti otporna na bolesti. Veći broj dece povećava šanse da će povoljne karakteristike koje pomažu opstanak biti prenete i na sledeću generaciju. Sternsov tim ispitao je medicinske kartone 2.238 žena srednje dobi koje su prošle kroz menopauzu, nakon čega su proverili u kojoj meri su njihova težina, visina, krvni pritisak i brojni drugi faktori povezani sa brojem dece koje su imale. Niže, i nešto teže, žene u proseku su imale više porođaja od viših i mršavijih žena. Žene sa nižim krvnim pritiskom i holesterolom takođe su imale brojniju porodicu – što je bio slučaj i sa ženama koje su svoje prvo dete dobile u mlađem dobu. Pozitivni faktori prenešeni su na njihove kćerke, koje su zauzvrat takođe zasnovale veće porodice. Ako bi se ovaj trend nastavio, za deset generacija, kako su istraživači izračunali, žena će u 2409. godini biti 2 centimetra niža i 1 kilogram teža u odnosu na današnji prosek. Svoje prvo dete dobiće 5 meseci ranije, nego što bi to bio slučaj u sadašnjosti, a u menopauzu će ući sa 10 meseci zakašnjenja nego današnje žene. „Veoma je interesantno da su određeni biološki i evolucijski faktori i dalje osetni ispod današnjih aktuelnih kulturoloških trendova“, zaključio je Sterns.
B92
Sienna Miller has won an apology from a top New York newspaper - after they added to her list of famous ex-boyfriends.
The New York Times linked 'Serial Miller' to Sean Coombes and the late Heath Ledger, both of whom were simply friends.
Sienna has a reputation for enjoying high-profile relationships and has previously dated Jude Law, Rhys Ifans and Balthazar But the paper added to her well-documented relationship history.
It later apologised: 'An article... about Sienna Miller misstates the nature of the relationships that she had with Heath Ledger and Sean Combs. She was friends with both of them; she did not have romantic flings with either of them.'
The 27-year-old is set to take to the New York stage alongside Jonny Lee Miller in After Miss Julie.
The New York Times linked 'Serial Miller' to Sean Coombes and the late Heath Ledger, both of whom were simply friends.
Sienna has a reputation for enjoying high-profile relationships and has previously dated Jude Law, Rhys Ifans and Balthazar But the paper added to her well-documented relationship history.
It later apologised: 'An article... about Sienna Miller misstates the nature of the relationships that she had with Heath Ledger and Sean Combs. She was friends with both of them; she did not have romantic flings with either of them.'
The 27-year-old is set to take to the New York stage alongside Jonny Lee Miller in After Miss Julie.
Daily Mail
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
They can tie a scarf, knot a belt, size up a boot heel, and kick the stuffing out of a pinstriped suit. They know what jeans wash is cool and what cocktail is hot. But above all, they’re thoughtful. About dressing. About behavior. About attracting the right kind of attention at just the right time. Which is what separates the truly stylish from the merely fashionable. Here, a practical guide to polishing up your look and burnishing your image this fall.
1. How to Order a DrinkIn our 20s, we thought that ordering a Jameson on the rocks made us look badass and that we couldn’t go wrong with a nice glass of house Chardonnay. Ah, youth. On the rare occasion now that we give a damn what someone thinks, we have one inscrutable go-to drink: vodka soda with a twist. It’s not pink, it’s not seasonal—in fact, you could call it the Drink Without Qualities.
2. How to Maintain Clothes Like a ProSnip out hanger loops in new tops and dresses, or they will poke out when you wear them. They exist for the store’s convenience, not yours.
3. How to Dress it DownScale back the statement necklace for day by going with silver instead of gold and pairing it with a thin, silky T-shirt. 4. Black is the new dark wash.But get it in a true blue-jeans cut—five-pocket, straight leg, starting just below the waist. The Levi’s Eco style has skinny, tapered legs—not a tight, leggings-like fit—that we especially love.
5. How to Keep Stretch Jeans SnugStretch jeans need a little heat to restore their fit, but be sure to grab them out of the hot dryer the moment they’re no longer damp— you’ll forestall the slow, inevitable death of the elastic in the fabric.
6. How to Talk About Sports
You are not required to like sports. You are not even required to pretend to like sports. But utter cluelessness is beneath you. A few guidelines:
Familiarize yourself with the approximate beginning and end of the pro sports seasons. Not having an opinion about the Lakers’ record is fine; not knowing that the season is over is lame.The same goes for time periods: Baseball has nine innings; football and basketball have four quarters; hockey has three periods; soccer has two halves.Upsets are the most exciting thing about sports. Watch highlights of the most buzzed-about games on YouTube so you can join in the national conversation. (Just check out when the U.S. soccer team beat Spain in this year’s Confederations Cup.)
7. Weekend Wear
First, the rules. No dresses. No skirts. No black in the country. And nothing dangling from your neck except a cashmere scarf or a subversive-style chain necklace.Here, what to wear on weekend days:
In the city: Slim black pants, ballet slippers or platform booties, thin sweater or T-shirt, cashmere jacket and scarf.In the country: Slouchy jeans, motorcycle boots or Wellies, waffle-knit cashmere sweater, chunky scarf, peacoat.
8. How to Flirt
Wear red. Women who dress in red are seen by men as sexier than those who wear white, green, blue, or gray, according to a University of Rochester study. Not convinced? Ladies in red are 56 percent more likely to get asked out on a date than someone wearing blue.Flash your…wrists. The most demure of body parts isn’t so innocent after all. “Their glands emit pheromones, so we become aroused on an unconscious level by seeing the wrists,” says Martin Lloyd-Elliot, a psychotherapist and author of The Secrets of Sexual Body Language (Ulysses Press).Dim the lights. Candlelight is flattering in more ways than we realize. A University of Chicago study found that men perceived women with dilated pupils to be more attractive.Stand tall. “We pay attention to someone who’s higher up,” says psychologist Beverly B. Palmer. Less obvious: Consider where you’re pointing your toes. You can tell if a person really likes you if their toes point toward you.
9. Make Your Clothes LastThe less frequently you wash clothes, the longer they’re going to last, according to Chris Paulocik, conservator for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City. “Do what women in Europe do with their finest garments: The day after you wear them, air them out outside, away from direct sunlight, which can fade clothes, but somewhere air can circulate through them. Unless they’re stained, this is often enough to freshen the fabric.”
10. How to Walk in PlatformsWe love everything about this season’s platform heels—except the prospect of fracturing an ankle. Shoe designer Edmundo Castillo explains the secret to walking tall: “Platforms can be difficult because they don’t flex in front. A tight fit helps, so buy Foot Petals or an insole for heels. And as with any high shoes, always step on the ball of the foot and roll to the toe.”
11. How to Wear a Belt Right NowRun to the men’s department and get yourself a medium-width brown leather belt with a gold buckle. Think of it as a layering tool, not something to thread through loops. And make sure it’s long—and pliable—enough to wrap or knot around dresses (yes, dresses), jackets, and coats.
12. How to Dress For TravelThree high flyers reveal what they wear to look stylish on an airplane:
Stefani Greenfield, Co-founder of SCOOP: My favorite look is a Rag&Bone fitted stretch blazer, a J.Crew long-sleeved cashmere T-shirt, slim stretch pants by Curations Never Looked So Good, a big scarf that doubles as a shawl, and ballet flats.Rebekah McCabe, Senior Vice President of P.R. for Chanel: I wear boyfriend jeans and ballet flats, then change into heels and add a little black tweed jacket when I land.Ji Baek, Founder of Rescue Beauty: My go-to outfit is a long shirt in a wrinkle-proof fabric, American Apparel leggings, and Bottega Veneta open-toe wedge shoes—all in black. I pack cashmere socks for the plane.
13. How to Tie a ScarfYou’ve got Edith Piaf on the iPod and a one-by-six-foot panel of thin cashmere dangling from your neck. What now? We’ll let Louis Vuitton PR director Iana dos Reis Nunes take it from here with this simple un-deux-trois demo.
Drape: To start, I place the scarf at the back of my neck, so the ends fall forward.Wrap: I do two snug turns of the scarf around my neck, leaving both ends hanging in front by my shoulders again.Knot: To finish, I loop the ends in a half knot under my neck so they hang down like a necktie. The idea is to have something close to the throat, to bring the focus to the face.
14. The Ultimate Evening ShoeThis slingback by Brian Atwood has the requisite platform sole and some glitter at the toe. But what makes it unusual is that it’s suede, a material usually reserved for day.
15. How to Make Your Shoes LastTake new shoes to the cobbler, and ask for a thin rubber half sole and rubber taps at the toes. The former come in black, beige, and even red for those Louboutins, and the latter help prevent scuffing.
16. Don’t Be a Fashion Victim
Take it one trend at a time. Studs and chains? That’s it for the hardware. A bright neon dress? Keep the shoes muted.Go ahead and mix things up—high end, low end, inherited or vintage—to foil a copycat uniform a head-to-toe runway look.Don’t trot out all your jewels at once. Pick a big, showy necklace or a dramatic oversize cuff. But don’t wear both.Test-drive
everything. If you can’t walk in the five-inch-high gladiator platforms, don’t buy the five-inch-high gladiator platforms.
17. How to Go Solo
At a bar: Sit at a table if you aren’t looking for conversation. Sit on a stool near the bartender if you are. Flipping through a magazine is fine; listening to your iPod is lame; talking on your cell phone is out of the question. Tip well, just on principle.At a restaurant: If you aren’t sure a restaurant is friendly to single diners, try making a reservation; if they are condescending on the phone, it will be worse in person. Eat at the bar whenever it’s an option— there’s always plenty to observe. (Sushi bars are especially welcoming.) And, most importantly, don’t be self-conscious. Does your heart swell with pity when you see a woman dining alone? We didn’t think so.At a party: Arrive at least 30 minutes late so you can blend in. If you don’t see a group you can approach, head to the ladies’ room (where women inevitably chat in front of the mirror) or the bar area (where you can always point to someone’s empty glass and ask, “How was that?”). Once you’ve struck up a conversation, consider following your new friend back to her group if she seems amenable.
18. How to Dress After DarkThe rules are unwritten, the boundaries fuzzy. Roopal Patel, women’s fashion accessory editor for Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, sets us straight on what to wear for a big night on the town:
Club/concert: If you’re going out dancing or to a concert, then your outfit should be fun. Think of the Balmain disco influence: a crystal-embroidered or sequined T-shirt or tank, leather leggings, and multibuckle boots.Dressy dinner: A more sophisticated look is needed here. A soft, draped dress in crushed velvet—such as those from Balenciaga, Prada, and Calvin Klein—would be perfect. Add a stack of mixed-metal bangles, and instead of classic stilettos or evening sandals, wear suede or leather booties, like those by Elizabeth and James.Black tie: Short or long, the one-shoulder dress is flattering on almost everyone. Keep it light and diaphanous or buy one that’s bejeweled. I love Naeem Khan’s take on the Indian sari, in topaz or gray. Pare back your accessories to crystal bangles and embellished evening shoes, such as those from Giuseppe Zanotti.
19. How to Order Wine
Do a quick survey to see if the majority wants red or white. If everyone thinks it’s just fine to drink red with swordfish, then it is.Take the price of the most expensive entrée on the menu and add half. (That swordfish is $30? Shoot for a $45 bottle.)Look for a two-year-old white or a three-year-old red.If you’re left with more than one choice within those parameters, choose the least common varietal. Spanish Albariños, Aglianicos from Italy, and Chilean Malbecs are all good options.If all else fails, ask the sommelier to suggest a bottle.
20. How to Cheek KissLet’s settle this, shall we? Start on her right (we don’t know why that’s more common; it just is). Place three fingers of your right hand where her left shoulder meets her arm for balance. Your cheek lightly touches her cheek; your lips do not. Purse your lips, but don’t make a smacking sound. Only repeat on the left if you are in Europe or with fashion types.
21. “Never buy a dress that’s really too tight for you. But if you do…never go to a party without safety pins.” —Victoria Beckham
22. How to Choose an Evening BagYes, you can squeeze in a BlackBerry, a compact, a lipstick, and even some Tic Tacs—and that’s why this Jimmy Choo black cylinder is our favorite evening bag. Plus, it’s got a clutchable shape (like a Tootsie Roll), a smooth satin exterior, and a detachable top handle.
23. How to Pick a New Polish
Look to moody grays, opaque nudes, and striking purples this fall–because the best shades of the season are unexpected (but not so much so that they are shocking)
24. Never respond to a compliment with anything self-deprecating. It’s a rejection of the other person’s goodwill.
25. Always face forward when making your way through a row of seats.
2. How to Maintain Clothes Like a ProSnip out hanger loops in new tops and dresses, or they will poke out when you wear them. They exist for the store’s convenience, not yours.
3. How to Dress it DownScale back the statement necklace for day by going with silver instead of gold and pairing it with a thin, silky T-shirt. 4. Black is the new dark wash.But get it in a true blue-jeans cut—five-pocket, straight leg, starting just below the waist. The Levi’s Eco style has skinny, tapered legs—not a tight, leggings-like fit—that we especially love.
5. How to Keep Stretch Jeans SnugStretch jeans need a little heat to restore their fit, but be sure to grab them out of the hot dryer the moment they’re no longer damp— you’ll forestall the slow, inevitable death of the elastic in the fabric.
6. How to Talk About Sports
You are not required to like sports. You are not even required to pretend to like sports. But utter cluelessness is beneath you. A few guidelines:
Familiarize yourself with the approximate beginning and end of the pro sports seasons. Not having an opinion about the Lakers’ record is fine; not knowing that the season is over is lame.The same goes for time periods: Baseball has nine innings; football and basketball have four quarters; hockey has three periods; soccer has two halves.Upsets are the most exciting thing about sports. Watch highlights of the most buzzed-about games on YouTube so you can join in the national conversation. (Just check out when the U.S. soccer team beat Spain in this year’s Confederations Cup.)
7. Weekend Wear
First, the rules. No dresses. No skirts. No black in the country. And nothing dangling from your neck except a cashmere scarf or a subversive-style chain necklace.Here, what to wear on weekend days:
In the city: Slim black pants, ballet slippers or platform booties, thin sweater or T-shirt, cashmere jacket and scarf.In the country: Slouchy jeans, motorcycle boots or Wellies, waffle-knit cashmere sweater, chunky scarf, peacoat.
8. How to FlirtWear red. Women who dress in red are seen by men as sexier than those who wear white, green, blue, or gray, according to a University of Rochester study. Not convinced? Ladies in red are 56 percent more likely to get asked out on a date than someone wearing blue.Flash your…wrists. The most demure of body parts isn’t so innocent after all. “Their glands emit pheromones, so we become aroused on an unconscious level by seeing the wrists,” says Martin Lloyd-Elliot, a psychotherapist and author of The Secrets of Sexual Body Language (Ulysses Press).Dim the lights. Candlelight is flattering in more ways than we realize. A University of Chicago study found that men perceived women with dilated pupils to be more attractive.Stand tall. “We pay attention to someone who’s higher up,” says psychologist Beverly B. Palmer. Less obvious: Consider where you’re pointing your toes. You can tell if a person really likes you if their toes point toward you.
9. Make Your Clothes LastThe less frequently you wash clothes, the longer they’re going to last, according to Chris Paulocik, conservator for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City. “Do what women in Europe do with their finest garments: The day after you wear them, air them out outside, away from direct sunlight, which can fade clothes, but somewhere air can circulate through them. Unless they’re stained, this is often enough to freshen the fabric.”
10. How to Walk in PlatformsWe love everything about this season’s platform heels—except the prospect of fracturing an ankle. Shoe designer Edmundo Castillo explains the secret to walking tall: “Platforms can be difficult because they don’t flex in front. A tight fit helps, so buy Foot Petals or an insole for heels. And as with any high shoes, always step on the ball of the foot and roll to the toe.”
11. How to Wear a Belt Right NowRun to the men’s department and get yourself a medium-width brown leather belt with a gold buckle. Think of it as a layering tool, not something to thread through loops. And make sure it’s long—and pliable—enough to wrap or knot around dresses (yes, dresses), jackets, and coats.
12. How to Dress For TravelThree high flyers reveal what they wear to look stylish on an airplane:
Stefani Greenfield, Co-founder of SCOOP: My favorite look is a Rag&Bone fitted stretch blazer, a J.Crew long-sleeved cashmere T-shirt, slim stretch pants by Curations Never Looked So Good, a big scarf that doubles as a shawl, and ballet flats.Rebekah McCabe, Senior Vice President of P.R. for Chanel: I wear boyfriend jeans and ballet flats, then change into heels and add a little black tweed jacket when I land.Ji Baek, Founder of Rescue Beauty: My go-to outfit is a long shirt in a wrinkle-proof fabric, American Apparel leggings, and Bottega Veneta open-toe wedge shoes—all in black. I pack cashmere socks for the plane.
13. How to Tie a ScarfYou’ve got Edith Piaf on the iPod and a one-by-six-foot panel of thin cashmere dangling from your neck. What now? We’ll let Louis Vuitton PR director Iana dos Reis Nunes take it from here with this simple un-deux-trois demo.
Drape: To start, I place the scarf at the back of my neck, so the ends fall forward.Wrap: I do two snug turns of the scarf around my neck, leaving both ends hanging in front by my shoulders again.Knot: To finish, I loop the ends in a half knot under my neck so they hang down like a necktie. The idea is to have something close to the throat, to bring the focus to the face.
14. The Ultimate Evening ShoeThis slingback by Brian Atwood has the requisite platform sole and some glitter at the toe. But what makes it unusual is that it’s suede, a material usually reserved for day.
15. How to Make Your Shoes LastTake new shoes to the cobbler, and ask for a thin rubber half sole and rubber taps at the toes. The former come in black, beige, and even red for those Louboutins, and the latter help prevent scuffing.
16. Don’t Be a Fashion Victim
Take it one trend at a time. Studs and chains? That’s it for the hardware. A bright neon dress? Keep the shoes muted.Go ahead and mix things up—high end, low end, inherited or vintage—to foil a copycat uniform a head-to-toe runway look.Don’t trot out all your jewels at once. Pick a big, showy necklace or a dramatic oversize cuff. But don’t wear both.Test-drive
everything. If you can’t walk in the five-inch-high gladiator platforms, don’t buy the five-inch-high gladiator platforms.17. How to Go Solo
At a bar: Sit at a table if you aren’t looking for conversation. Sit on a stool near the bartender if you are. Flipping through a magazine is fine; listening to your iPod is lame; talking on your cell phone is out of the question. Tip well, just on principle.At a restaurant: If you aren’t sure a restaurant is friendly to single diners, try making a reservation; if they are condescending on the phone, it will be worse in person. Eat at the bar whenever it’s an option— there’s always plenty to observe. (Sushi bars are especially welcoming.) And, most importantly, don’t be self-conscious. Does your heart swell with pity when you see a woman dining alone? We didn’t think so.At a party: Arrive at least 30 minutes late so you can blend in. If you don’t see a group you can approach, head to the ladies’ room (where women inevitably chat in front of the mirror) or the bar area (where you can always point to someone’s empty glass and ask, “How was that?”). Once you’ve struck up a conversation, consider following your new friend back to her group if she seems amenable.
18. How to Dress After DarkThe rules are unwritten, the boundaries fuzzy. Roopal Patel, women’s fashion accessory editor for Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, sets us straight on what to wear for a big night on the town:
Club/concert: If you’re going out dancing or to a concert, then your outfit should be fun. Think of the Balmain disco influence: a crystal-embroidered or sequined T-shirt or tank, leather leggings, and multibuckle boots.Dressy dinner: A more sophisticated look is needed here. A soft, draped dress in crushed velvet—such as those from Balenciaga, Prada, and Calvin Klein—would be perfect. Add a stack of mixed-metal bangles, and instead of classic stilettos or evening sandals, wear suede or leather booties, like those by Elizabeth and James.Black tie: Short or long, the one-shoulder dress is flattering on almost everyone. Keep it light and diaphanous or buy one that’s bejeweled. I love Naeem Khan’s take on the Indian sari, in topaz or gray. Pare back your accessories to crystal bangles and embellished evening shoes, such as those from Giuseppe Zanotti.
19. How to Order Wine
Do a quick survey to see if the majority wants red or white. If everyone thinks it’s just fine to drink red with swordfish, then it is.Take the price of the most expensive entrée on the menu and add half. (That swordfish is $30? Shoot for a $45 bottle.)Look for a two-year-old white or a three-year-old red.If you’re left with more than one choice within those parameters, choose the least common varietal. Spanish Albariños, Aglianicos from Italy, and Chilean Malbecs are all good options.If all else fails, ask the sommelier to suggest a bottle.
20. How to Cheek KissLet’s settle this, shall we? Start on her right (we don’t know why that’s more common; it just is). Place three fingers of your right hand where her left shoulder meets her arm for balance. Your cheek lightly touches her cheek; your lips do not. Purse your lips, but don’t make a smacking sound. Only repeat on the left if you are in Europe or with fashion types.
21. “Never buy a dress that’s really too tight for you. But if you do…never go to a party without safety pins.” —Victoria Beckham
22. How to Choose an Evening BagYes, you can squeeze in a BlackBerry, a compact, a lipstick, and even some Tic Tacs—and that’s why this Jimmy Choo black cylinder is our favorite evening bag. Plus, it’s got a clutchable shape (like a Tootsie Roll), a smooth satin exterior, and a detachable top handle.
23. How to Pick a New Polish
Look to moody grays, opaque nudes, and striking purples this fall–because the best shades of the season are unexpected (but not so much so that they are shocking)
24. Never respond to a compliment with anything self-deprecating. It’s a rejection of the other person’s goodwill.
25. Always face forward when making your way through a row of seats.
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Australijski antropolog Peter Mekalister je, na osnovu dugogodišnjeg istraživanja, došao do zaključka da su daleki preci savremenog čoveka bili mnogo snažniji od njega, ilustrujući to, između ostalog, i tvrdnjom da bi žene neandertalca na "obaranju ruku" dobile mišićavog Arnolda Švarcenegera iz najboljih dana.
Mekalister je, takođe, naveo da bi stari Aboridžini, u modernoj sportskoj opremi, lako pretrčali svetskog rekordera u atletici Useina Bolta i da pripadnici plemena Tutsi u Ruandi, u svojim versko-igračkim ritualima obaraju svetski rekord u skoku uvis (245 centimetara). "Današnji čovek je fizički slabiji od svih svojih predaka: Oni bi ga ubedljivo pobeđivali u mnogim atletskim disciplinama, pre svega u trčanju i skokovima", istakao je. Odgovor zašto je to tako, australijski naučik sažima u jednu jedinu rečenicu: zato što se savremeni čovek sve manje bavi fizičkim aktivnostima, koje su njegove pretke činile jačim, izdržljivijim, okretnijim, pa i zdravijim. Posebno se baveći prošlošću australijskih Aboridžina, pri čemu je pregledao i njihove fosilne ostatke od pre 20.000 godina, Mekalister je došao do uverenja da su, trčeći bosi po mekom terenu, dostizali brzinu od najmanje 37 kilometara na sat. 
Premera radi: Bolt bi sa svojim rekodom na 100 metara mogao da "dogura" do 42 kilometra na sat. Naravno, aktuelni svetski rekoder je trčao na tvrdoj podlozi i u specijalnim sprintericama. Mekalister smatra da bi Aboridžini, opremljeni kao Bolt, jurili najmanje 45 kilometara za sat. Iznoseći saznanja iz proučavanja afričkog plema Tutsi, Makalister se pozvao na saznanja o njima koja je, još 1905. godine, stekao jedan nemački antropolog. Nemac je, naime, utvrdio da mladi Tutsi u svojim plesovima dokazivanja "lete" iznad 2,5 metra, što je za sedam santimetara više od savremenog svetskog rekorda, koji drži Kubanac Havijer Sotomajor. "Da bi bili primljeni u svet odraslih, i da bi bili smatrani muškarcima, mladi Tutsi su morali da preskoče svoju visinu", zapisao je nemački antropolog, podsećajući da ih je priprema za to pravila rekorderima u skoku uvis što, inače, nikada zvanično nisu postali. Mekalister je izneo i procenu da bi žene nandertalaca, baveći se danas bodi-bildingom dostigle 90 odsto mišićne mase guvrnera Kalifornije, ranije junaka popularnih filmova o snagatorima. Njihova fizionomija, pre svega niža ramena, bi im omogućila da Švarcenegera dobiju na "obaranju ruku", uveren je australijski naučnik. On je dao i niz drugih primera koji naše pretke po snazi i izdržljivosti stavljaju daleko ispred nas, "proglašavajući" ih i sportskim rekorderima. Podsetio je, između ostalog, da su rimski legionari s opremom teškom oko 40 kilograma mogli da marširaju i do 60 kilometara i "izračunao" da bi više hiljada veslača iz stare Grčke danas, "ladno", konkurisalo za zlatne medalje na svetskim prvenstvima.
Premera radi: Bolt bi sa svojim rekodom na 100 metara mogao da "dogura" do 42 kilometra na sat. Naravno, aktuelni svetski rekoder je trčao na tvrdoj podlozi i u specijalnim sprintericama. Mekalister smatra da bi Aboridžini, opremljeni kao Bolt, jurili najmanje 45 kilometara za sat. Iznoseći saznanja iz proučavanja afričkog plema Tutsi, Makalister se pozvao na saznanja o njima koja je, još 1905. godine, stekao jedan nemački antropolog. Nemac je, naime, utvrdio da mladi Tutsi u svojim plesovima dokazivanja "lete" iznad 2,5 metra, što je za sedam santimetara više od savremenog svetskog rekorda, koji drži Kubanac Havijer Sotomajor. "Da bi bili primljeni u svet odraslih, i da bi bili smatrani muškarcima, mladi Tutsi su morali da preskoče svoju visinu", zapisao je nemački antropolog, podsećajući da ih je priprema za to pravila rekorderima u skoku uvis što, inače, nikada zvanično nisu postali. Mekalister je izneo i procenu da bi žene nandertalaca, baveći se danas bodi-bildingom dostigle 90 odsto mišićne mase guvrnera Kalifornije, ranije junaka popularnih filmova o snagatorima. Njihova fizionomija, pre svega niža ramena, bi im omogućila da Švarcenegera dobiju na "obaranju ruku", uveren je australijski naučnik. On je dao i niz drugih primera koji naše pretke po snazi i izdržljivosti stavljaju daleko ispred nas, "proglašavajući" ih i sportskim rekorderima. Podsetio je, između ostalog, da su rimski legionari s opremom teškom oko 40 kilograma mogli da marširaju i do 60 kilometara i "izračunao" da bi više hiljada veslača iz stare Grčke danas, "ladno", konkurisalo za zlatne medalje na svetskim prvenstvima. Jovo Vuković, Tanjug.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Edward I, king of England, grand grand son
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He has desperately cultivated a tough guy image complete with mockney accent and obsession with the underworld.
But the true extent of Guy Ritchie's privileged background has been revealed - showing he is actually descended from royalty.
Madonna's former husband has always been accused of playing down his high society background. The 41-year-old, whose family fortune is worth more than £20million, is a distant descendent of Edward I according to documents found by ancestry website findmypast.com.
The site claims information on the 1911 census, which has been published online for the first time, also shows he is the great, great grandson of renowned Major General Edward McLaughlin who lived in stately home Byron Hall in Worthing. The 1911 census also showed actor Jude Law is descended from a family of bakers.
The 36-year-old, who stars as Dr Watson in the forthcoming Sherlock Holmes film, is the great-grandson of William Law, who is recorded in 1911 as a master baker.
He lived with his wife, five children and two servants in a nine-bedroom house in Brixton, South London.
Debra Chatfield, of findmypast.com, said: 'Being a family historian is a bit like being a detective, as it's all about piecing together clues from relatives' memories and locating official records, to discover who your ancestors were and how they lived.
'It is now possible for genealogists to find details about their family, including where their ancestors lived, what they did for a living, if they had servants or siblings and who their neighbours were.'
The census from 1901 shows the Sherlock Holmes author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, may have begun a relationship with a woman called Jean Leckie before the death of his wife Louise in 1906.
But the true extent of Guy Ritchie's privileged background has been revealed - showing he is actually descended from royalty.
Madonna's former husband has always been accused of playing down his high society background. The 41-year-old, whose family fortune is worth more than £20million, is a distant descendent of Edward I according to documents found by ancestry website findmypast.com.
The site claims information on the 1911 census, which has been published online for the first time, also shows he is the great, great grandson of renowned Major General Edward McLaughlin who lived in stately home Byron Hall in Worthing. The 1911 census also showed actor Jude Law is descended from a family of bakers.
The 36-year-old, who stars as Dr Watson in the forthcoming Sherlock Holmes film, is the great-grandson of William Law, who is recorded in 1911 as a master baker.
He lived with his wife, five children and two servants in a nine-bedroom house in Brixton, South London.
Debra Chatfield, of findmypast.com, said: 'Being a family historian is a bit like being a detective, as it's all about piecing together clues from relatives' memories and locating official records, to discover who your ancestors were and how they lived.
'It is now possible for genealogists to find details about their family, including where their ancestors lived, what they did for a living, if they had servants or siblings and who their neighbours were.'
The census from 1901 shows the Sherlock Holmes author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, may have begun a relationship with a woman called Jean Leckie before the death of his wife Louise in 1906.
Daily Mail
Monday, October 19, 2009
LAVANDA Miris lavande smanjuje nivo stresa i poboljšava koncentraciju. Japanski naučnici su otkrili da tek nekoliko udaha mirisa lavande (nakapano lavandino ulje na maramicu!) tokom radnog dana podiže nivo energije i koncentracije. Česte su kombinacije lavande s citrusima u muškim parfemima. Parfem sa mirisom lavande: Robert Piguet Cravache je divan svež muški eliksir koji kombinuje mandarinu, limun, lavandu i muskatni orah.
POMORANDŽA Naučnici su izvršili eksperiment u kom su poprskali čekaonice u stomatološkim ordinacijama mirisom ovog citrusa i otkrili da značajno redukuje strah i poboljšava raspoloženje. Parfem sa mirisom pomorandže: Jabu, koji inače na Zulu jeziku znači "radost", nosi upravo mirisne note narandžinog cveta, ulje gorke pomorandže i ruže u prvom planu, dok Frapan 1270 u sebi ima kandiranu pomorandžu, cvetove loze, beli med - kompleks aroma, voća i začina koji podjednako opija muškarce i žene.
MIRISI KOŽE I DUVANA Odišu određenom dozom misterije, deluju omamljujuće i zavodljivo. U parfemu Ambre Russe, parfemske kuće Parfum d'Empire, kreiranom u slavu slovenskog šarma, luksuznom i raskošnom, akordi kože i dima pomešani su sa carskim šampanjcem i populističkom votkom. 
SLATKI MIRISI Udisanje slatkih aroma dokazano povećava prag tolerancije na bol. Naučnici veruju da ove vrste mirisa utiču na produkciju endorfina (hormon koji deluje kao analgetik). Comptoir Sud Pacific nudi mnoštvo kombinacije vanile u svojim mirisima, ali i nezaboravnu slatku čokoladu. Svi će se za vama okrenuti!
DRVENASTE MIRISNE NOTE Osobe koje koriste parfeme sa drvenastim mirisnim sastojcima, kao što su kedar i bor, osećaju se opuštenije, bezbrižnije i manje depresivno. Parfemi sa drvenastim mirisnim notama: Parfum d'Empire Iskander otvara se iskričavim kiselkastim notama kedra, mandarine i grejpa da dozove miris Mediterana.
RUŽA Reč je o jednoj od najstarijih mirisnih supstanci koja deluje umirujuće. Udisanje mirisa ružinog ulja može da snizi nivo adrenalina za 30 posto, što ujedno snižava i nivo stresa. Pojedina istraživanja ukazuju na to da miris ruže može da osveži memoriju.
Blic
As he rolls about with an ear-to-ear grin and furry flippers clutching his capacious tum, something clearly seems to have tickled this chap.
The huge grey seal bull appears the picture of hilarity as he lounges among his harem of lady friends.
So was there a particularly good joke circulating among the seafaring community? Apparently not. According to the experts, the 35-stone bruiser was probably just yawning. Nature photographer Michael Hutchinson captured the memorable moment on a beach at Donna Nook, near Louth in Lincolnshire. He said: 'It is rare to see a dominant bull so relaxed as they are usually on the alert for danger.'
The huge grey seal bull appears the picture of hilarity as he lounges among his harem of lady friends.
So was there a particularly good joke circulating among the seafaring community? Apparently not. According to the experts, the 35-stone bruiser was probably just yawning. Nature photographer Michael Hutchinson captured the memorable moment on a beach at Donna Nook, near Louth in Lincolnshire. He said: 'It is rare to see a dominant bull so relaxed as they are usually on the alert for danger.'
Daily Mail
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Popularni sajtovi za društveno povezivanje Facebook (Fejsbuk) i Twitter (Tviter) iz dana u dan dobijaju sve više fanova, tako da dosadašnji ljubimac ovakvog načina Internet povezivanja, sajt MySpace (MajSpejs), gubi popularnost.Prema podacima kompanije Experian Hitwise, koja se bavi istraživanjem kretanja na Internetu, Facebook je ostvario rast od čak 190 odsto u ukupnim posetama i to samo na teritoriji Amerike. sa 19 procenata u septembru 2008. godine posećenost je porasla na 58,6 procenata godinu dana kasnije.U istom periodu i Twitter je ostvario značajan rast broja korisnika i probio se na četvrto mesto po popularnosti među soc-net sajtovima.MySpace je ostao na drugom mestu, ali sa rastom konkurencije sve više korisnika odlazi sa ovog sajta i njegova popularnost ubrzano bledi.MySpace trenutno pokušava da se profiliše kao muzički i video soc-net servis, ali proces teče sporo i samo je pitanje vremena kada će popularni izvođači i umetnici prestati da apdejtuju svoje profile na ovom sajtu, ističu u firmi Experian Hitwise.Ukupan udeo Amerikanaca u strukturi poseta na soc-net sajtovima u prethodnih godinu dana povećan je za 62 odsto.
Poslovna zena
Postoje prijatelji i prijateljice koji su nam puno više od toga, ali možda nismo ni svesni jer ne prepoznajemo jasne signale koje šaljemo.
Interna komunikacija
Interna komunikacija
Obožavate da se šalite u društvu, ali tako da se samo vas dvoje razumete, dok ostali pokušavaju da otkriju o čemu se zapravo radi. Neke šale i vicevi smešni su samo vama, a i vaši nadimci koje ste obostrano dodelili jedno drugome samo vi razumete i njima se smejete.
Dodiri
Nijedan dodir između vas nije slučajan jer neko od vas dvoje to ipak jako želi, a možda čak i oboje. Međutim kao prijateljima, to su još uvek samo 'slučajnosti' koje vam oboma prijaju. Što češće, to vam je draže.
Telefon
Osim učestalog telefoniranja kada i gde ćete se danas opet naći, imate veliku potrebu i želju da stalno šaljete SMS-ove i obaveštavate drugu stranu o svojoj trenutnoj aktivnosti ili šali koju ste upravo čuli.
Nestrpljivost
Pokušavate zaspati, ali se još potajno nadate da će zazvoniti telefon. Probudili ste se i odmah se hvatate za slušalicu da čujete kako je protekla noć na drugoj strani, je li bilo kakvih zanimljivih snova, kakvi su za danas planovi i slično.
Druženje
Svakodnevno se vidite, smejete se istim šalama, izlazite na ista mesta, družite se s istim ljudima i nikako vam se ne rastaje… Jasno je da vi niste samo prijatelji, već nešto puno više od toga. Nakon prvog poljupca sve će vam biti puno jasnije.
B92
Scientists have developed a way of turning ordinary males into irresistible sex gods and females into the equivalent of Marilyn Monroe.The effect is so strong it has been likened to a 'sexual tsunami'.Males and females that were altered in the experiment even managed to turn their heterosexual peers gay.Researchers discovered the secret to sex appeal by tampering with pheromones.There is only one catch - so far, it only works on flies.Professor Joel Levine, who led the study at the University of Toronto, genetically tweaked fruit flies so they failed to produce a particular pheromone or odour, which is used by the flies to communicate.The effect on males and females when the cuticular hydrocarbon pheromone was removed was a 'sexual tsunami', he said.The bugs were so irresistible that male fruit flies with no history of homosexuality attempted to mate with their pheromone-free males.Even flies of a different species were interested, his team reports this week in the journal Nature.Females without the pheromone turned into the insect equivalent of Marilyn Monroes, he said, and also proved alluring to both sexes.'Lacking these chemical signals eliminated barriers to mating,' said Professor Levine.While pheromones are also part of the human mating game, our cues for attraction are far more complex, he added.'We may rely more on the visual system, and we may have a more complex way of assessing other individuals and classifying them and determining how we're going to relate to them than a fly does.'Therefore, he says it is unlikely that the discovery could be turned into an aftershave or pill for humans.
Daily Mail
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Do you feel suck with your antivirus. Some virus can not be detected and damage your system or maybe make your file corrupt. Now you can test antivirus 2010. This is review about Norton Antivirus 2010. And as you can see at below image here. Norton Antivirus is the best antivirus version Antivirus Ware.
Norton AntiVirus is the world's best-selling security program. However, its performance has been scrutinized over the years - especially from those in the tech community. Symantec began to address these performance concerns with their 2009 version last year - let's see if this trend continues with Norton AntiVirus 2010...
1) Installation:
Norton AntiVirus 2010 quickly installs in only 54 seconds and requires no system reboots. This is that make the deffrent between long version that used to take 20+ minutes to install and required multiple reboots to install (4-5 years ago).
2) Features & Ease of Use:
Norton 2010's user-interface has a similar look & feel to last year's version. Several new features such as Norton Download Insight and Norton File Insight which warn of dangerous downloads and files which may be threats. Norton System Insight offers details of your computer's resource usage so its performance can be improved. While Norton's scheduler automatically delays updates, scans and other tasks until your computer is idle - this idle time usage should make Norton Antivirus 2010 even less noticeable to users than it was before.
Features Checklist:
Anti-Spyware Anti-Rootkit Bot Protection Email Scanning IM Protection Worm Protection
3) PERFORMANCE
3a) Virus Scanner:
Norton has 3 scanning options: Quick Scan, Full System Scan, and Custom Scan. On our test computer with 70GB of used space on its hard-drive it took Norton 2010 just 27 seconds to perform its Quick Scan, while the Full System Scan took 42 minutes making it one of the fastest virus scanners on the market.
New scanning technologies this year include Norton Insight Network (based on Quorum technology) and SONAR 2 (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response). These features are designed to detect whether a file is trustworthy or not based on behavioral and cloud-based data. This should result in Norton being better able to identify files as being trustworthy or untrustworthy that would have previously fallen into the grey/unknown category. Only time will tell how these new features perform.
Updates:
New last year (Norton 2009) was Norton's new Pulse Update feature that automatically downloads new Virus Definitions every 6 minutes on average (over 200 updates per day). This new feature gives you the most up-to-date protection of any antivirus program available - over 10 times more updates than its nearest competitor.
3b) System Resource Use:
View the results below of the Antivirus tests we performed this year to see how well the 2010 version of Norton faired...
• Memory Use: Norton 2010 uses only 11.7 MB of system memory. #3 rated of the 10 Antivirus programs tested.
• Reboot Time: Norton added only 6.9 seconds to our test computer's reboot time. #1 rated of the 10 Antivirus programs tested.
• Installation Size: Norton Antivirus 2010 takes 153 MB of hard-drive space for installation. #4 rated of the 10 Antivirus programs tested.
• Application Launch Time: Norton added 0.122s on average to launch a web browser. This was the #5 rated program tested, and Norton's worst ranking in our Antivirus testing.
• File Conversion Time: Norton added only 0.43s on average to convert a MP3 file to four other file types. #1 rated of the 10 Antivirus programs tested.
• System Impact Score: The "System Impact Score" is a comparative score tallied from the above 5 Antivirus tests. Norton 2010 scored a total of 41 out of 50 points when compared to the other Antivirus programs. Norton 2010 was the top-rated Antivirus program we tested, just above NOD32 Antivirus which scored 38 points. This is another strong showing by Norton this year, however, Norton 2009 did perform slightly better against its competition last year. The main difference in our testing between the 2009 and 2010 versions was that Norton 2010 had a larger installation size and used slightly more memory than it did last year (11.7 MB of memory this year versus 6.3 MB in 2009). Despite all this, Norton Anti-Virus 2010 is still the top performing Antivirus program we tested - so we shouldn't get too critical.
3c) Effectiveness: • ICSA Labs Certified. ICSA is an independent organization that sets standards for security products and certifies anti-virus software. • Virus Bulletin's VB 100% Certified. Norton passed the most recent VB100 test (Oct./09), however they did fail the previous test. Of the last 46 tests (going back to November 1999) Norton has passed an impressive 45 of them. The VB 100% award is given to antivirus software that detects all viruses "in the wild." • West Coast Labs' Checkmark Anti-Virus Desktop Certification. WCL specializes in functionality testing, performance validation and Checkmark Certification of security products.
4) Help & Support:
Symantec's support has gotten better over the last few years. Previously the only good support was through their paid support systems. Now Symantec offers many good free support options. The Norton support website is comprehensive and easy to use. The in-program Help Files are informative and also offer step-by-step Tutorials for major issues. The "One Click Support" within Norton 2010 automatically scans your Norton software for known issues and offers suggestions. If this doesn't help you can use their free Chat, Email or Phone support - however, free phone support is only offered for limited program issues (virus removal and other PC problems require paid support). We tested their Email support and received a thorough response
CONCLUSION:
Norton Antivirus 2010 continues on its revitalization path that began last year towards becoming a better performing Antivirus program. Norton 2010 does have a larger installation size and requires slightly more memory than last year's version, but Norton Antivirus 2010 is still the top of its class in terms of performance. It is now apparent that Symantec is taking the performance of its Antivirus software seriously now as shown by 2 consecutive top-rated versions.
Norton 2010 has several new weapons in its virus-scanning arsenal (Norton Insight Network and SONAR 2) which should better protect against rogue downloads and malicious files. Our only real concern with Norton this year is that it did not perform as well in Malware testing as it has in previous years. Norton Antivirus passed all the major tests this year, but it received only 2 out of 3 stars in AV-Comparatives' May testing (it did receive 3 stars in the August test). Still, despite this result, Norton is overall the best Antivirus program that we tested.
Norton Antivirus 2010 is a good choice for computer novices and intermediates - for more advanced users we would recommend Norton Internet Security 2010 due to its added Firewall, Anti-Spam, Anti-Phishing, and other capabilities not included in Norton Antivirus - plus it can be installed on 3 computers unlike Norton Antivirus (1 computer).
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