The History of Youtube

YouTube was founded by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim, who were all early employees of PayPal. Prior to PayPal, Hurley studied design at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Chen and Karim studied computer science together at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The domain name "YouTube.com" was activated on February 15, 2005, and the website was developed over the subsequent months. The creators offered the public a preview of the site in May 2005, six months before YouTube made its official debut. Like many technology startups, YouTube was started as an angel-funded enterprise from a makeshift office in a garage. In November 2005, venture firm Sequoia Capital invested an initial $3.5 million; additionally, Roelof Botha, partner of the firm and former CFO of PayPal, joined the YouTube board of directors. In April 2006, Sequoia and Artis Capital Management put an additional $8 million into the company, which had experienced huge popular growth within its first few months.

During the summer of 2006, YouTube was one of the fastest growing websites on the Web, and was ranked the 5th most popular website on Alexa, far out pacing even MySpace's rate of growth. According to a July 16, 2006 survey, 100 million video clips are viewed daily on YouTube, with an additional 65,000 new videos uploaded every 24 hours. The website averages nearly 20 million visitors per month, according to Nielsen/NetRatings, where around 44% are female, 56% male, and the 12- to 17-year-old age group is dominant. YouTube's pre-eminence in the online video market is substantial. According to the website Hitwise.com, YouTube commands up to 64% of the UK online video market.
On October 9, 2006, it was announced that the company would be purchased by Google for US$1.65 billion in stock. The purchase agreement between Google and YouTube came after YouTube presented three agreements with media companies in an attempt to escape the threat of copyright-infringement lawsuits. YouTube will continue operating independently, with its co-founders and 67 employees working within the company. The deal to acquire YouTube closed on November 13, and was, at the time, Google's second largest acquisition. Google’s February 7th, 2007 SEC filing revealed the breakdown of profits for YouTube’s investors after the sale to Google. At the time of reporting Sequoia Capital’s shares were valued at more than $442 million, Chad Hurley’s at more than $345 million, Steve Chen’s at more than $326 million, Artis Capital Management at more than $83 million, and Jawed Karim’s at more than $64 million.

Best Hatchbacks 2010

Here is the list of top 10 hatchbacks in 2010 :


1. Ford Fiesta
2. Honda Fit
3. Kia Forte
4. Volkswagen Golf
5. Volkswagen GTI
6. Mazda 3
7. Audi A3
8. Kia Soul
9. Scion xB
10. Volvo C30

Top 7 Antivirus

1. Shield Deluxe 2011 - Antivirus Protection 
DESCRIPTION:
The best part of using Security Shield 2011 is the fact that is powered by BitDefender. This antivirus company protects tens of millions of home and corporate users across the globe. The Shield Deluxe 2011 will protect your PC and personal data from theft, making it worth considering.

ADVANCED FEATURES:
Low cost
Total virus and spyware protection
Free technical support
Intelligent scanning
Real time threat detection
Hourly updates, Vista compatible
Decides best security actions to take
Stealth web browsing
Excellent extended parental controls
Uses minimal system resources

REVIEW:
You can set your computer to update viruses weekly and run a complete virus scan. The system can be restored after malicious activity. It controls the status of the system registry and notifies users of any suspicious objects.
Monitors the activity of programs and processes that have been launched in the computer's memory.
Controls over changes in the file system. Proactive protection.
Removes spyware parasites to protect your privacy and prevent system crashes and slow-downs.
Protection from rootkits and worms. Reactive method using signature databases.
Blocks access to inappropriate websites and e-mail.
Reduces the system load and postpones updates, allowing for secure gaming at top speed.
Scans all Web, e-mail and instant messaging traffic in real-time.
Advanced system maintenance tools.
Best of all, no additional or hidden charges for the technical support services assistance while most of antivirus companies charge an additional amount to correct virus or spyware damage either per minute or per incident. And it is among the lowest cost product available. 


2. Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus 2011
 DESCRIPTION:
The danger of an attack on a computer system is constantly growing. Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus 2011 provides comprehensive and easy to use protection from viruses, intruders, and other Internet-based threats. Inexpensive product received excellent scores in our performance tests. In addition, we found it to be a very comprehensive antivirus solution.

ADVANCED FEATURES:
Real-time updates
Smart scanning
Effective antivirus Protection
Customizable security for your home PCs
Prevents virus-infected emails
Home Protection for up to 3 PCs
Spyware and Adware Protection
Automatic Virus Pattern Updates
Enhanced Software History Cleaner
Effective Antivirus Protection
Excellent value

REVIEW:
Best of all, the anti-virus engine protects against computer viruses, worms, Trojan horse
programs, and related security threats.
Easy to understand security reports.
Instant messaging protection with automatic renewal.
Free phone, email and chat support, with your annual subscription.
Block websites with inappropriate content based on specific categories.
Protect your privacy by getting rid of records listing Web sites and files recently opened.
Stops viruses, worms, spyware and bots. Enhanced software history cleaner.
Automatically download the latest signature updates. Quarantined file recovery.
Real-time protection. You can run scheduled and manual scans.
Keeps your system protected against all types of malicious threats.
Remote File Lock safeguards your private files in case your laptop is lost or stolen.
Powerful anti-spyware technology guards your personal information and privacy against spyware, rootkits and other malicious software. Trend Micro Antivirus 2011covers the basics, providing antivirus, antispyware, antiphishing, antispam, two-way firewall, and, unlike other Internet Security suites, includes parental controls.


3. Norton Antivirus 2011
DESCRIPTION:
Norton AntiVirus 2011 provides fast, responsive defense against all types of malicious software. The new Norton Protection System employs a multilayered set of security technologies that work in concert to detect, identify, and block attacks. It is still the top of its class in terms of performance.

MAIN FEATURES:

Recovery tool
Web browser protection
Advanced antivirus with anti-spyware
Best proactive protection
Rapid pulse updates every 5 to 15 minutes
Rootkit detection, two way firewall
Defends against Web-based attacks
Automatic Virus Pattern Updates

 REVIEW:
The most trusted Symantec Norton Antivirus have updates their latest product Norton Antivirus 2011, have released and gives a faster and better performance of your pc against Viruses and spywares.

Network mapping and monitoring.
Secures, stores and manages login and personal information
Automatically saves important files locally or to secured online storage.
Maps your wireless home network.
Free chat and phone support.
Monitor your home network and more safely connect to Wi-fi networks.
AutoFix technology will diagnose and fix common problems for you.
Automatically schedules scans and updates to occur while PC is idle.
Blocks browser exploits and protects against infected Web sites.
Prevents unauthorized users from changing your critical applications.
Monitors all processes and registry changes.
Beginning users should have no problems navigating within the application. Besides, New Norton Internet Worm Protection blocks certain more sophisticated worms (such as Blaster and Sasser) before they enter your computer. A good product for keeping your computer safe from viruses. All regular telephone technical support calls are free.


4. Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 
DESCRIPTION:
Panda Antivirus features a new ultraFast scan engine, 30% faster than its predecessors, Panda's exclusive SmartClean technology. In a nutshell, a good antivirus solution for Windows, that keeps your computer protected from any Internet threats. Panda USB Vaccine protects your PC and USB drive from infection.

MAIN FEATURES:

Automatically eliminates viruses
Anti-Malware Engine
On-demand scanning
Smart auto-configuration
Automatic Virus Pattern Updates

REVIEW:
Anti-Rootkit Technology detects and removes silently-installed rootkits used by malware or intruders to evade traditional antivirus products.
Blocks intruders even on your wireless network.
Intrusion prevention blocks known and unknown hacker attacks and vulnerability.
Identity protection: Anti-Phishing Filter, Anti-Banking Trojans Engine.
Incorporates an advanced heuristic scan that detects more identity theft.
Identity protection: Anti-Phishing Filter, Anti-Banking Trojans Engine.
Personal Firewall protects you against Internet-borne worms and hacker attacks.
Removes all traces of clutter left by spyware on your PC.
Panda 2011 products offer a better customer experience than before, thanks to the new registration process and the new user interface.

The Web filter lets you browse safely without the risk of infections, vulnerabilities exploits or phishing websites. The scanning features have been sped up and the new interface is a clean and modern take on a time-tested product. 


5. ZoneAlarm Anti-virus 2010
DESCRIPTION:
New engine delivers the best virus protection with significantly enhanced detection and removal capabilities. A configuration wizard leads you through setup, making it easy for everyday users to secure their systems fast.


MAIN FEATURES:
Compatible with Windows 7
Advanced antivirus, spyware removal protection
On demand scanner interface
Simple to install and run
Advanced virus removal technology

REVIEW:
Enhanced detection and removal capabilities stop even the latest and most aggressive viruses before they infect your PC.
Wireless PC Protection: it sets appropriate security
Pre-loaded security settings provide easy, instant virus protection.
Minimum PC resources and bandwidth consumption.
Proactive firewall protection with multiple layers of security.
Not certified by any of the three major independent testing labs (Virus Bulletic, Checkmark, or ICSA).
Unlike other antivirus products, Auto-Learn from Check Point is a system that automatically configures security settings based on a user's unique computer environment and behavior, making the initial set-up virtually silent. 


6. ESET NOD32 Antivirus
DESCRIPTION:
ESET NOD32 Antivirus proactively detects and disables viruses, trojans, worms, adware, spyware, phishing, rootkits. It includes advanced archive scanning, access control for removable media.


MAIN FEATURES:

Precise detection of active rootkits
Uses a combination of filtration methods
Identifies known and unknown threats
System restore

REVIEW:
This antivirus program can take some resources when running a full scan.
Well-designed interface.
Blocks all attempts to collect and forward your confidential data.
Best protection against zero-day threat and attacks.
Small size of update files, fast scanning speed and accurate detection .
Offers several layers of protection including real time email scanning.
ESET typically uses only 35-40MB of system memory, a fraction of what other products consume. Laptop users will welcome the new automatic energy-conserving battery mode. ESET NOD32 Antivirus is supported by Windows XP 32-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows 2000.


7.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011   

DESCRIPTION:

Kaspersky Anti-Virus protects your computer against known and unknown threats, and against unwanted data. Besides, it monitors system activities by user applications, preventing any dangerous actions by applications.



MAIN FEATURES:
MAIN FEATURES:


Heuristic analyzer
Self-protection from malware
Free Trial
Scans files and Internet traffic
Updates automatically

REVIEW:
Best of all and like most antivirus software today, the new system restore wizard helps repair damage to your system arising from malware attacks.
E-Mail IMAP and NNTP protocol checking support
Built-in system restore capabilities included
You can e-mail or call a toll-free number for live technical support
Users can change interface appearance
New threat response time: less than 2 hours
Please note that Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 requires Windows XP and Windows Vista. About 480 MB free space on the hard drive. Includes free technical support and one year subscription to anti-malware updates.

iPad Specs


Apple has officially announced its new magical, revolutionary device for surfing the web, reading and sending email, viewing photos, watching movies or videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books and so forth, which named as Apple iPad (previously rumored as Apple iTablet or Apple iSlate). Apple iPad is able to run virtually all of the 140,000 apps from the App Store – from games to productivity apps and much more, featuring 12 next-generation, innovative multi-touch applications that work in both portrait and landscape. The iPad is available in 2 versions – Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models.


“iPad is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price,” commented Steve Jobs, CEO for Apple. “iPad creates and defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users with their apps and content in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before.”
iWork
In addition, Apple also announced a new version of iWork desktop-class productivity suite for the iPad, which includes Pages, Keynote and Numbers apps that have been completely redesigned for Apple iPad, allowing users to create incredible presentations with animations and transitions, word processing documents, and spreadsheets with charts, functions and formulas by directly touching the words and images on the Multi-Touch display. iWork will costs $9.99.
Unique Features And Specifications Of Apple iPad:
  • Large 9.7-inch LED-backlit wide Multi-Touch screen (1024 x 768 pixels resolution) with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
  • Extremely powerful, power efficient 1GHz Apple A4 system-on-a-chip
  • Customizable Home Screen provides users one-tap access to everything on iPad
  • Spotlight Search allows users to search across Apple iPad, and its built-in apps including Mail, Contacts, Calendar, iPod and Notes
  • Browse and buy music, TV shows, podcasts on your iPad by just tap on the iTunes Store icon
  • Safari web browser lets users navigate through the Internet easily
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology and Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) connectivity
  • Based on latest iPhone OS 3.2
  • Support speeds up to 7.2 Mbps on HSDPA networks (Wi-Fi + 3G model only)
  • Built-in 25Whr rechargeable lithium polymer battery supports up to 10 hours of battery life
  • 30-pin dock connector lets users connect to new iPad accessories such as Camera Connection Kit or Keyboard Dock
  • Support variety of languages including English, French, German, Japanese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Russian
  • Integrated speaker, microphone, accelerometer, ambient light sensor and digital compass
  • A-GPS (Wi-Fi + 3G model) or cellular (Wi-Fi + 3G model)
  • Available in 3 variants of flash memory capacities – 16GB, 32GB and 64GB
Complete list of features and specifications can be found on Apple website.

The Pretty Reckless - Just Tonight

This is the latest video of my favourite band,The Pretty Reckless. Enjoy :)


Manfaat Kopi Bagi Kesehatan


Manfaat Kopi

Menurut Harvard Women’s Health, konsumsi kopi beberapa cangkir sehari dapat mengurangi risikodiabetes tipe 2, pembentukan batu ginjal, kanker usus besar, penyakit parkinson, kerusakan fungsi hati (sirosis), penyakit jantung serta menghambat penurunan daya kognitif otak.
  • Diabetes. Dua puluh studi yang dilakukan di seluruh dunia menunjukkan bahwa kopi mengurangi risiko diabetes tipe 2 hingga 50%. Para peneliti menduga penyebabnya adalah asam klorogenik di dalam kopi berperan memperlambat penyerapan gula dalam pencernaan. Asam klorogenik juga merangsang pembentukan GLP-1, zat kimia yang meningkatkan insulin (hormon yang mengatur penyerapan gula ke dalam sel-sel). Zat lain dalam kopi yaitu trigonelin (pro vitamin B3) juga diduga membantu memperlambat penyerapan glukosa.
  • Kanker. Riset secara konsisten menunjukkan bahwa kopi mengurangi risiko kanker hati, kanker payudara dan kanker usus besar.
  • Sirosis. Kopi melindungi hati dari sirosis, terutama sirosis karena kecanduan alkohol.
  • Penyakit Parkinson. Para peminum kopi memiliki risiko terkena Parkinson setengah lebih rendah dibanding mereka yang tidak minum kopi.
  • Penyakit jantung dan stroke. Konsumsi kopi tidak meningkatkan risiko jantung dan stroke.  Sebaliknya, kopi justru sedikit mengurangi risiko stoke. Sebuah studi atas lebih dari 83.000 wanita berusia lebih dari 24 tahun menunjukkan mereka yang minum dua sampai tiga cangkir kopi sehari memiliki risiko terkena stroke 19% lebih rendah dibandingkan mereka yang tidak minum kopi. Studi terhadap sejumlah pria di Finlandia menunjukkan hasil yang sama.
  • Fungsi kognitif. Studi atas 4.197 wanita dan 2.820 pria di Perancis menunjukkan bahwa meminum setidaknya tiga cangkir kopi sehari dapat menghambat penurunan fungsi kognitif otak akibatpenuaan hingga 33 persen pada wanita. Namun, manfaat yang sama tidak ditemukan pada pria. Hal ini mungkin karena wanita lebih peka terhadap kafein.

Efek Negatif Kopi

Namun demikian, kopi juga memiliki efek negatif. Kafein sebagai kandungan utama kopi bersifat stimulan yang mencandu. Kafein mempengaruhi sistem kardiovaskuler seperti peningkatan detak jantung dan tekanan darah. Dampak negatif itu muncul bila Anda mengkonsumsinya secara berlebihan.
Bagi kebanyakan orang, minum dua sampai tiga cangkir kopi tidak memberikan dampak negatif. Meminum kopi dengan frekuensi lebih dari itu bisa menimbulkan jantung berdebar-debar, sulit tidur, kepala pusing dan gangguan lainnya. Oleh karena itu, bagi mereka yang mengkonsumsi kopi agar tidak mengantuk–misalnya karena kekurangan tidur– disarankan agar konsumsinya disebar sepanjang hari.
Riset mengenai hubungan konsumsi kopi dengan keguguran kandungan tidak memberikan kesimpulan seragam. Tetapi, untuk amannya ibu hamil disarankan tidak minum lebih dari satu cangkir kopi sehari.

N Korea warns war drills take region to 'brink of war'


North Korea has warned that impending joint military exercises by the South and the US are pushing the region to "the brink of war".
A group of naval ships, led by a nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier, is heading to the Yellow Sea to take part in the drills, due to begin on Sunday.
At least four South Koreans died on Tuesday when the North shelled the Southern island of Yeonpyeong.
The incident has led to the South replacing its defence minister.
Kim Kwan-jin, 61, a former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, has been named to replace Kim Tae-young, who resigned after criticism that he was too slow to respond to the attack on Yeonpyeong.
The barrage of shells was one of the worst incidents between the two Koreas since the end of the Korean war in 1953, which concluded without a peace treaty.
"The situation on the Korean Peninsula is inching closer to the brink of war due to the reckless plan of those trigger-happy elements to stage again war exercises targeted against the [North]," the North's official KCNA news agency said.
'Outrageous act'
Fresh artillery-like sounds were heard on North Korean territory close to Yeonpyeong on Friday.
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The BBC's Chris Hogg, in Seoul, says military sources reported that it could have been a military exercise by the North.
However, he says many on the island suspect it may be an attempt to manipulate a tense situation. Residents were ordered to take cover in shelters.
The US commander in South Korea, Gen Walter Sharp, was inspecting the damage on Yeonpyeong on Friday but US officials said he did not hear the latest blasts.
US Gen Walter Sharp on Yeonpyeong island, 26 NovUS Gen Walter Sharp toured Yeonpyeong and condemned the North's attack
Gen Sharp said Tuesday's attack was a clear violation of the 1953 armistice.
"We at United Nations Command will investigate this completely and call on North Korea to stop any future attacks," he said.
Meanwhile, Japan's parliament on Friday adopted a resolution calling the attack "an outrageous act of violence".
The resolution said Japan "should consider new sanctions and make more efforts to strengthen ties with countries concerned in order to step up international pressure on North Korea".
Tougher stance
Pyongyang blames Seoul, which was holding military exercises close to Yeonpyeong at the time, for this week's incident.
North Korea has warned it will "wage second and even third rounds of attacks without any hesitation if warmongers in South Korea make reckless military provocations again".
Though organised well ahead of this week's attack, the upcoming four-day US-South Korea naval manoeuvres are a show of defensive strength which, as well as angering North Korea, have also unsettled China, its major ally.

North Korea: Timeline 2010

26 March: South Korean warship, Cheonan, sinks, killing 46 sailors
20 May: Panel says a North Korean torpedo sank the ship; Pyongyang denies involvement
July-September: South Korea and US hold military exercises; US places more sanctions on Pyongyang
29 September: North holds rare party congress seen as part of father-to-son succession move
29 October: Troops from North and South Korea exchange fire across the land border
12 November: North Korea shows US scientist new - undeclared - uranium enrichment facility
23 November: North shells island of Yeonpyeong, killing at least four South Koreans
China on Friday issued a warning against military activity in the area.
Foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei said: "We hold a consistent and clear-cut stance on the issue. We oppose any party taking any military actions in our exclusive economic zone without permission."
That zone extends 320km (200 miles) from China's coast and includes areas south of Yeonpyeong, although no specifics of the US-South Korea drills have been published.
Beijing has not apportioned blame over Tuesday's attack and has urged both sides to show restraint.
The US has urged China to use its influence over North Korea to calm the situation.
South Korea has already increased troop numbers on Yeonpyeong and has said it is changing its rules of engagement to allow it to respond more forcefully to similar incidents.
The cabinet had decided that under the old rules of engagement there was too much emphasis on preventing a military incident escalating into something worse, says our correspondent.
A presidential spokesman said the South would implement different levels of response in the future, depending on whether the North attacked military or civilian targets.
Earlier, officials said President Lee Myung-bak had accepted Kim Tae-young's resignation "to improve the atmosphere in the military and to handle the series of incidents".
Public affairs spokesman Hong Sang-pyo said Kim Kwan-jin, who served as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff from 2006 to 2008, would act to "restore people's trust in the military and enhance military morale".
This week's tension comes as the North is undergoing an apparent transition of power from leader Kim Jong-il to his young son Kim Jong-un.
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