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1.Avast Free Antivirus
Avast Free 5, an A-list freeware antivirus app, provides the same steadfast protection of well-known, pricier antivirus programs. Avast is remarkable for both its effectiveness and arguably providing the most complete free antivirus on the market.
Avast Free 5, formerly known as the Home Edition, protects you with multiple guards. The antivirus, antispyware, and heuristics engines form a security core that also includes multiple real-time shields. The adjustable mail and file system shields join the pre-existing behavior, network, instant messaging, peer-to-peer, and Web shields. The behavioral shield is a common-sense feature, as security software publishers leverage their large user bases to detect threats early and warn others. Other new features include a silent-gaming mode and an "intelligent scanner" that only looks at changed files after establishing a baseline. The biggest change in Avast 5, though, is the interface. Gone is the music player default look, which was skinnable but confusing. In its place is a sleek UI that new users should find far more manageable. It's also Aero-friendly, with Explorer-style navigation buttons in case you can't remember where you tweaked a particular setting.
Avast's recent independent third-party testing has been notably solid, able to hold its own against better-known programs from Symantec and Microsoft. Avast 5 Free lacks features in the paid upgrade including antispam measures, a testing sandbox, a Script shield, and a firewall. Even without those, Avast Free 5 is probably the strongest, free antivirus currently available.

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Top 10 SUV Cars in India

1 Tata Safari

The Tata Safari was launched a decade ago to the Indian market. Tata Safari with its slightly puffed yet elegant body and comfortable interiors became the darling of the young middle class urban elite. Safari comes in eight trims and two drive configurations, front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive. It comes with two engine options: a 2.2L VTT diesel that churns out 138 bhp and 2.0L MPFI petrol that produces 125 bhp. Estimated fuel economy is 9/13 km/l (city/highway). It is furnished with a height-adjustable driver's seat, power windows, a climate control system, and a tilt power steering. The Safari comes with a starting price tag of Rs 6.47 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). 

 

2 2009 Mahindra Scorpio

Since decades, Mahindra & Mahindra is known to supply general purpose vehicles to the Indian mass and the tradition is maintained with the launch of Mahindra Scorpio. This SUV became an instant hit and created a wave of enthusiasm among young professionals. The 2009 Scorpio comes with a new engine. The all-new 2.2-litre, four-cylinder mHawk diesel pumps out 120 bhp, which can be considered the right kind of output for Indian conditions from an SUV. The new engine comes with the micro hybrid mode. What this does is to switch off to standby when the vehicle does not need the engine, such as in idling conditions. This is believed to make some contribution to fuel conservation.

The 2009 Scorpio is given a new grill, which comes with a central ‘silver tooth’. As the name suggests, this fork-like shape for the grill makes it more noticeable. This feature is common to the Bolero, as well as Mahindra's new introduction, the Xylo. The new headlights get a highly powerful and piercing ‘projector’ lenses. Available in four variants, the 2009 Mahindra Scorpio is available within the price range of Rs 7 Lakh to Rs 9 Lakh 

 

3 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

After having established itself as an undisputable leader in the small car segment, Maruti Suzuki has set foot in the SUV market with the launch of Grand Vitara. This SUV comes to India with a single petrol engine option, a 5-seater configuration, and an enthralling exterior design that resembles the Honda CR-V. The gutsy 2.0L VIS Inline-4 petrol engine churns out 119.5 bhp and is linked to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. An all-wheel-drive configuration is standard and the fuel economy is 10.3 km/l for variant with automatic transmission and 11.2 km/l for variant with manual transmission. The starting price tag for the Grand Vitara is Rs 13.8 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). 

 

4 Chevrolet Captiva

The SUV is blessed with aggressive looks, classy exterior & interiors and uncompromised performance. The engine follows the Common Rail Direct Injection fuel system coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission and powered by 2.0L Inline 4 cylinder delivering 150bhp. The car now comes with automatic transmission that adds value to the already competent car. Available only in single diesel variant, Captiva offers the fuel economy of 9/12 km/L (city/highway). Chevrolet Captiva comes with a starting price of Rs 19.9 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). 

 

5 Ford Endeavour

Struggling to cope with the new Globalised competition, Ford was not to lag behind others while vying for the Indian pie. The Endeavour may look a bit obsolescent, but it has user-friendly interiors with plenty of legroom. The car comes with a common 2.5L turbocharged diesel VGT Inline-4 engine which generates 141 bhp and is propelled by a 5-speed manual transmission. The only difference between the two available variants is the drive configuration, which is rear-wheel-drive (RWD) for one and all-wheel-drive (AWD) for the other. The car comes with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. The estimated fuel economy of the car is 7/10 km/l (city/highway). The Endeavour comes with a starting price tag of Rs 14.72 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

 

6 Mitsubishi Outlander

This Stunning SUV is launched in India by a joint venture of Hindustan Motors and Mitsubishi. Designed meticulously, the Outlander is gifted with brilliant styling, faultless performance, unmatched fuel efficiency, and innovative engineering. This SUV offers driving pleasure with its convertible smooth 2WD mode to rugged 4WD mode. The car is propelled by a 2.4L MIVEC I4 engine which delivers 168bhp. The gearbox offered a 6-speed INVECS-III CVT with a 6-speed manual mode controlled through paddle shifters. The estimated fuel economy is 8/11 km/L (city/highway). The starting price tag is Rs 20.20 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). 

 

7 Porsche Cayenne

Porsche is well-known for imparting unique sporty character to its cars and the same is truly reflected in the design and aesthetic of the Cayenne. Continuing Porsche’s legacy of excellence in automotive engineering, the SUV exudes both elegance and masculinity at the same time. The naturally aspirated 3.6-litre V6 engine produces 290 bhp. Complimenting the high energy is the invigorating engine sound that is unique to every Porsche car. With awe-inspiring power and well-balanced acoustics, it goes from 0 to 100 km/h in a span of 8.1 seconds and can touch a top speed of 227 km/h.

A ‘Sport’ mode on the car offers a quicker pedal response and more dynamic as well as direct engine performance. It also assists in achieving a firmer ride and responsive handling. The Porsche Traction Management (PTM) on the SUV combined with Porsche’s enhanced Stability Management system tune the ride for optimum off-road performance. The maximum ground clearance of 241 mm and air suspension confirm the superior traction and smooth driving dynamics. The luxurious and powerful Cayenne SUV models sell within the range of Rs 56 Lakh to Rs 1.5 Crore (ex-showroom price). 

 

8 Mitsubishi Pajero

The Japanese car maker Mitsubishi entered the fray of the lucrative Indian SUV market with its Pajero. The Pajero has a military-vehicle sturdy front with a boxy rear. It is great off-road and tackles difficult terrain with panache. The Pajero comes in a single variant SFX with a 2.8L turbocharged Inline-4 diesel engine that churns out 117 bhp and is coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission. The Pajero also has height-adjustable driver seat, ABS brakes, and climate control. This all-wheel-drive vehicle has an estimated fuel economy of 8/11 km/l (city/highway). The Pajero comes with a starting price tag of Rs 19.80 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). 

 

9 Honda CR-V

This is a top-end luxury SUV one will simply love to own. This extremely popular, new-age urban vehicle has sold over 2.5 million units across 160 countries, and its popularity doesn't show the slightest sign of waning.

The Honda CR-V is as stylish as a premium SUV can get. Its wonderful GCON body, catchy tail gate design, attractive front cabin, cockpit-like interior and sun roof combine deftly with the luxury that is packed inside.

There is a seemingly unlimited set of interior amenities and comforts inside. A dynamic dashboard, dual climate control, plush leather upholstery, multi-info display, adjustable tilt-telescopic steering and Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) reduction feature are some of the wonders of this vehicle. It has a terrific feel of the road. Its superior stability and road handling complement the high view that offers wonderful visibility. This gives the driver a feeling of being king of the road.

The Honda CR-V comes in 3 variants with two 2.0L i-VTEC and 2.4L i-VTEC engine that gives out 141 bhp and 151 bhp, respectively. Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), dual SRS airbags, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), security alarm and immobilizer are some of the safety features that the CR-V comes with.

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), dual SRS airbags, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), security alarm and immobilizer are some of the safety features that the CR-V comes with. The price of the car falls within the range of Rs 17 Lakh to Rs 19 Lakh. 

 

10 Audi Q7

Audi Q7 is a full size luxury SUV built on the customized version of the Volkswagen 7L platform. Enhanced with Audis Quattro all-wheel drive system, it has an option of three engines in petrol and diesel version - 3.0L V6 Turbo diesel that churns out 230bhp, 3.6L V6 delivering 276 bhp and 4.2L V8 producing 350bhp. It is available in three variants - 3.0 TDI Quattro, 4.2 FSI Quattro and 3.6 FSI Quattro. The engine is mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The estimated fuel economy is 7/9 km/L (city/highway). Its price tag starts at Rs 53.4 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

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Jogging doesn't help lose weight

Running might not be the ideal form of exercise, especially if you want to lose weight.

Says Greg Brookes, a London-based personal trainer: "Lots of people start running to lose weight and it doesn't always work - and this is why."

"Fat is one of our body's favourite sources of energy," says Brookes. "The more you run, the more your body prepares itself for your next run. You will actually start to hold on to more fat," the Daily Mail quoted him as saying.

Brookes, with a clientele that includes celebrities, high-fliers and housewives, suggests why you won't get leaner is that the body is an amazing machine and will adapt to anything.

"The more time you spend running, the better you become at running and the more efficient you get, the less energy you use and the fewer calories you burn," says Brookes.

According to him, running is also bad for joints. "When you run, two-and-a-half times your bodyweight is transmitted through your joints."

"If that force is repeated over and over, eventually your weakest joint will give out. Usually the ankles or the knees are the first to go," he adds.

Contrary to popular belief that any exercise will speed up your metabolism, running can, says Brookes, do the opposite.

5 Spices That Can Help You Lose Weight

Although we’re inclined to scour the Web in search of the best diets and meal plans, the truth is, some of the tools to weight-loss success are already on your spice rack! Here are five ingredients that not only add flavor to your favorite dishes but can help in your battle against the bulge.

1. Cinnamon
A 2003 study published in Diabetes Care showed that as little as one teaspoon of cinnamon per day can boost the body’s weight-loss ability by reducing blood sugar and promoting healthier processing of carbohydrates. It also lowers LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) by seven to 27% and total cholesterol by 12 to 26%. Plus, cinnamon has been shown to prevent the metabolic syndrome commonly seen in pre-diabetics. But before you go on piling the spice by spoonful, note that cinnamon contains a chemical called coumarin, which can lead to liver damage if consumed in very large amounts.

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2. Cayenne
The main ingredient in spicy cayenne—capsaicin, which is also found in other hot peppers—has long been studied for its fat-burning abilities and thermogenic properties (the stimulating of the central nervous system to produce heat in the body, leading to an increase in calorie burning). In fact, Nicholas Perricone, M.D., cites several of these studies in his wildly popular The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet and concludes that capsaicin acts as an appetite suppressant. Many think that cayenne pepper promotes weight loss because it’s simply difficult to overindulge in spicy food. However, later studies performed by the Journal of Obesity also found that the spice increases fat oxidation, “ramps up energy expenditure, and stimulates activity by the sympathetic nervous system”—all which help the body to shed excess weight. Not a fan of fiery cuisine? Not to worry! Research has found that cayenne’s ability to reduce appetite is equally effective whether ingested as food or in capsule form.

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3. Black Pepper
Among the dozens of health benefits of this common household ingredient is its ability to improve digestion and promote the absorption of nutrients in tissues all over the body. Plus, its main component—piperine (which gives pepper its pungent taste)—boosts fat metabolism by as much as 8% for several hours after ingesting it. If you want your pepper to pack the most punch, use freshly ground pepper, which has the most concentrated amounts of piperine.

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4. Mustard Seed
Like the other hot ingredients on this list, spicy mustard helps boost metabolism and allows you to burn fat more quickly, thanks in part to its thermogenic properties. Scientists at England’s Oxford Polytechnic Institute recently found that eating just one teaspoon of hot mustard can “boost metabolism 20 to 25% for several hours after eating, resulting in an additional burn of about 45 calories if a 700-calorie meal is consumed.”

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5. Ginger
Long used for its medicinal properties, ginger is also an effective diuretic (a substance that increases the elimination of urine). It improves gastric mobility (i.e. it pushes food and waste through the digestive system) and hinders the absorption of cholesterol. Although according to the Mayo Clinic, more study is needed, preliminary evidence suggests that this versatile spice helps to increase metabolism.

Make an all purpose organic pesticide from vegetables

Make an all purpose organic pesticide from vegetables

This instructable will show how I made a cheap, all-purpose organic pesticide for my herb & vegetable garden. It can be used on a variety of insects that live in the dirt or on the plants including worms, mites and other parasites.

This entire pesticide will eventually break down and be reduced to nothing, so it is OK to eat any herbs or vegetables that are growing. This is mainly intended for indoor use, but I see no reason why it wouldn't work outdoors as well.

 

Step 1Materials

The materials used to make the pesticide should be easy to obtain.

You will need:

• an empty & clean gallon jug (such as a milk jug)
• a spray bottle with spray nozzle
• a funnel
• a piece of cloth such as a shirt or bandanna
• a pot that can hold 1 gallon
• 2 small onions
• a jalapeÃ�±o pepper
• a clove of garlic
• some dish soap
  

Take 1 gallon of warm water, dump it in a pot and you're ready to begin making the pesticide.

Step 2Killer Salad

Take the vegetables and begin cutting them up. It doesn't have to be pretty, since nobody's going to eat it!

Chop up the 2 onions, the garlic and half or 3/4 of the jalape�±o pepper. The seeds can be left in, since they're hot too.

Blend all the veggies together until pasty in a blender. The killer salad is now a killer paste.

***Take care not to rub your eyes or face after handling the liquid or the vegetables. The pepper especially can really burn if it gets in the eye!***

Step 3Making the killer soup

After everything has been blended, dump the paste into the pot of warm water and let it sit for 20 minutes.

The ground up vegetables and water will make the killer soup or tea. It's going to be mighty fragrant at this point. Just let all those offensive tastes and odors seep out into the water.

step 4Straining out the veggies

Once the soup has been allowed to sit and a lot of the flavor and odor has mixed with the water, the liquid needs to be strained.

I used a funnel and bandanna to catch the vegetable particles as I strained the liquid into the gallon jug.

I tried using a coffee filter at first to strain the liquid, but it clogged easily. Cloth seems to work best.

The mush that collects in the cloth can be squeezed out into the jug and the leftover can simply be thrown out or put into a compost bin.

Step 5Add some dish soap

After all the straining is complete, I added 2 tablespoons of dish soap to the liquid.

Keeping with the spirit of this being an organic, plant-friendly pesticide, I used a vegetable-based dish soap. It is free of petroleum-based chemicals, dyes and perfumes and biodegrades naturally.

If you are using a soap that is petroleum-based or has dyes or perfumes, try adding half of what I used.

The soap makes the already bad-tasting, stinky liquid soapy and even less palatable to the insects that inhabit the plants.

Step 6Using the pesticide

Using the funnel, fill the spray bottle up and set the nozzle to a light mist.

At this point, the rest of the liquid can be capped and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Simply shake it up before it is used.

Take the spray bottle and spray the plants first. Try to get all over the plant including the stem and under the leaves. Spray the soil as well so that the top of it is wet.

What this liquid does is make every part of the plant that it touches unpalatable to the insect. The water evaporates and leaves behind the odor and flavor. It smells and tastes gross and they won't eat it. When they won't eat anymore, they eventually starve. The liquid will not kill the insects on contact, so do not get upset if you see increased activity after the application. They're simply struggling to find something to eat.

Treat every 4 or 5 days to kill off the pests and prevent newly-hatched babies from feeding. It may take 3 or 4 treatments, but the numbers should gradually decrease.

Build a bog for carnivorous plants in your backyard!

Do you grow carnivorous plants outdoors?  If you live in an area where this works, then why not set them up on their own bog?  This is how they grow in the wild, so they'll feel right at home, and they'll look great.  As an added bonus, there is no easier way to care for your plants, and they'll very likely divide and propagate all by themselves!

The bog in the pictures is in Portland, Oregon, where we can grow Trumpet Pitcher plants (Sarracenia) of all species, Cobra Lillies (Darlingtonia Californica), Venus Flytraps (Dionaea Muscipula), and Sundew (Drosera)and Butterwort (Pinguicula) species that require a dormancy period.

If you live in an area where the weather is more tropical, you could also grow tropical Sundews, Butterworts, or any other carnivorous plants that grow well in your region.

Step 1

Gather the materials:

To make your bog, you'll need a few things: Starting at the bottom, you'll need a children's style wading pool.  The one in the pictures measures 6 feet across (just shy of 2 meters), and is a little over a foot deep.  You can use a smaller one of you prefer, but keep in mind that the deeper the pool, the less likely it is to freeze solid if your winters typically get that cold.

The next item is some plastic sheeting.  I used 4 mil black plastic.  Generally speaking, the thicker the plastic the better, but it's not critical. If posible, get a roll that will allow you to cover the top and the bottom of the pool in a single piece.

Next, you'll need enough pottng medium to fill the pool.  For my bog, I used peat moss and perlite in a 50/50 mix.  The big bale of peat and the big bag of perlite just about did it.  If you have another preferred potting medium, feel free to use it.


Next, you'll need a drip-type soaker hose.  The one that I found was 25 feet (8m) long.  For this size pool that's about the longest that will easily fit.

Step 2

Make a hole:

Next, dig a round hole a little bit larger in diameter than your pool.  Ideally, you'd like a space of about 3-5 inches (8-12cm) around the outside of the pool.  This makes it harder for pests to climb in, and gives you a place to stuff the excess plastic that will be left over at the end.  The depth of the hole is up to you.  Deeper means more insulation, but shallower means that pests and weeds will have a harder time getting in.  Too shallow, and the pool will see greater wear, both from the weight of the full bog (The sides of a deeper hole will help support the sides of the pool), and from greater exposure to sunlight, which will make the plastic brittle.  I dug about two thirds the height of the pool, and it was about right.

Next, fold the rest of the plastic sheet over the top of the pool.  At this point, the pool should be loosely, but completely covered with the plastic.  The top layer will form the floor of the bog.

Step 3

Create an eco-support system:

The bog is now ready to be loaded with potting medium.  If you haven't already mixed it, this is a fine time to do it. Don't completely fill the pool with potting medium just yet, but stop when the level is about two inches (5cm) below where you want it to be, and flatten the top surface.

There will most likely be some excess plastic over the edges of the pool.  tuck this down around the edges of the pool, and if possible, slightly underneath.  This will help to keep things neat and tight.

Now take your soaker hose and set it on top of your potting medium in a spiral-shape.  Make sure the feed end of the hose is on the edge of the pool.  Try to keep the space between the loops as even as possible, and be careful not to crowd the space your plants will soon be in.

Once you've got the hose where you want it, cover it with more potting medium.  Ideally, the surface of the medium should be higher in the middle, with a gentle slope down to the edges.

Hook up the soaker hose to your water supply, and you're ready to go!  I recommend initially running the water until you see puddles forming on the top of the medium, so you know there is plenty of water in the bog, and that the peat is pretty well saturated.  After the bog is established, run the hose just enough to keep the medium moist.  I find 10 to 20 minutes of soaking per day is enough in the summer, and in the spring and fall I rarely worry about it at all, since we do get a good bit of rain.

Your plants' new home is now ready!  Transplant your carnivores and enjoy!  The picture of the completed bog is how I originally planted it in 2003.  Within a couple of years it was a field of Trumpet Pitchers.  The amount of growing room in the bog, the amount of insects they were able to catch by being grown outdoors, and the natural passage of the seasons just set them off.  The side yard where this bog was built is getting re-landscaped, so watch for another instructable about building raised CP bogs into a patio!