Married couples from various parts of the world take a few days off shortly after their wedding vows to visit some of the top 10 popular honeymoon places around the world. Popular honeymoon destinations range in different corners of the world from far east of Asia, Europe, Africa to the Americas.

Top 10 Popular Honeymoon Places: Couples’ Travel Destinations

If you are planning for you honeymoon getaway vacation, check the list below and pick out your favorite  honeymoon place.

10. Switzerland

Switzerland - Top 10 Popular Honeymoon Places

Switzerland has become one of the most widely traveled places for honeymoon seekers. It is located in the Western Europe and is famous for the wonderfully natural beauty of Swiss Alps, its beautiful hills and mountains and a great language and cultural mixture of French, Italian and German.

9. Kashmir

Kashmir - Top 10 Popular Honeymoon Places

Although Kashmir many not seem like it belongs to the top 10 popular honeymoon places to travel to, it is actually one of top locations visited in Asia and has been given the title of “paradise on the earth”. The beautiful Kashmir is located on the northern side of India in the Himalayans. The Dal lake, Shikaras and its great climate make it one of the popular honeymoon places to visit.

8. Mexico

Mexico - Top 10 Popular Honeymoon Places

Mexico offers great tropical weather, its proximity to the United States as well as its natural beauties offer great locations for the newly weds. With a combination of great stunning scenery from green forests to pleasant ocean breeze to its historical sites from ancient cities that form some of the most scapular wonders of the world Mexico offers a variety options for a honeymoon.

7. Egypt

Egypt - Top 10 Popular Honeymoon Places

In recent years Egypt has become one of the Top 10 popular honeymoon destination. If you and your spouse love the beautiful stars of the desert night, the Egyptian history and pyramids and its unique cultural taste then Egypt is the ultimate honeymoon destination for you. This Arabian country holds some of largest and oldest pyramids present on Earth and the beauty of its Sahara is one of a kind experience.

6. Hawaii

Hawaii - Top 10 Popular Honeymoon Places

As one of the states of the US, Hawaii itself holds an array of beautiful islands, while it is also famous for the volcanoes, wonderful beaches and gorgeous greens. It is the ideal place for a honeymoon vacation due to the distant but calm nature.

5. The Bahamas

Bahamas - Top 10 Popular Honeymoon Places

In the middle of the list of top 10 popular honeymoon places sits The Bahamas. From Nassau to Exuma you’ll fall in love with its islands and its blue oceans. The Bahamas is one of the most beautiful tropical coasts to be visited and its waters hold a large array and colorful marine life. You can easily escape the crowd and enjoy your honeymoon in the coast of more than 3000 Bahamian islands.

4. Australia and the Fijis

Australia and Fijis - Top 10 Popular Honeymoon Places

Many Australian cities on the coast line as well as the beautiful Fiji Islands have become quite popular among newly married couples. Most travel destinations in Australia and the Fijis will provide you and your spouse with a relaxing honeymoon that will be remembered for years.

3. Italy

Italy - Top 10 Popular Honeymoon Places

Well how can we summarize all the beauties of Italy in a few lines. Italy has been one of the major destinations for honeymoon travelers for years. The Italian cities offer a large variety of popular cities from Nice, Rome to the Capri Islands. Honeymooners will witness and array of architectural creations, natural beauties, great food and culture in Italy with many romantic destination that will not disappoint.

2. Jamaica

Jamaica - Top 10 Popular Honeymoon Places

Jamaica offers an exotic honeymoon taste with its natural beauties and culture. Jamaican food is one of the best in the Caribbean. It has it all, from limestone plateau to volcanic hills, gorgeous sunsets and the relaxation that its coastal breeze will give you are priceless.

1. Spain: Top 10 Popular Honeymoon Places

Segovia, Spain - Top 10 Popular Honeymoon Places

As the number one on the list of top 10 popular honeymoon places, Spain is a complete package for honeymooners who are looking for it all. Spain offers all the natural beauties you desire from mountains, forest, beautiful coast lines and even desert. It holds some of the most popular cities among travelers such as Barcelona, Madrid and Cordoba. Spain will offer your great tasting food and an upbeat culture you will not forget. Historical sites range far and wide and its modern cities will give you with variety of  activities many couples look for.

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This maybe old news but the list of top 10 largest insurance companies that make billions of dollars on monthly and yearly basis is staggering. This is an upward trend that is increasing with higher rates. Their uprising annual revenue only points to how much money they are able to make from the general public for the some reimbursement services, which many times they bluntly refuse to provide.

Top 10 Largest Insurance Companies

Top 10 Largest Insurance Companies

According to Insurance Suite 101 America’s top 10 health insurance companies generated over $287 billion in sales just a few years ago. This figure is indicative of 7.2% rise in revenue over $268 billion posted year earlier. We are talking about a 7.2% rise during the periods when millions of Americans were faced with tough economical times, from unemployment, foreclosures to loss of investments and retirement savings.

Top 10 Largest U.S. Insurance Companies: Figures from 2009

10. Universal American

Total revenue of  $5 billion
With headquarters in Rye Brook, New York

9. Amerigroup

Total revenue of $5.2 billion
With headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia

8. WellCare Health Plans

Total revenue of $6.9 billion
With headquarters in Tampa, Florida

7. Coventry Health Care

Total revenue of $14 billion
With headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland

6. Health Net

Total revenue of $15.7 billion
With headquarters in Woodland Hills, California

5. Cigna

Total revenue of $18.4 billion
With headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4. Humana

Total revenue of $31 billion (up 7%)
With headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky

3.Aetna

Total revenue of $34.8 billion
With headquarters in Hartford, Connecticut

2.WellPoint

Total revenue of $65 billion
With headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana

1.UnitedHealth Group

Total revenue of $87.1 billion
With headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota

Top 10 Largest U.S. Insurance Companies According to Fortune Magazine

10. Mutual of America Life

With headquarters in New York, New York – Founding in 1945

9. National Life Group

With headquarters in Montpelier, Vermont – Founded in 1848

8. Mutual of Omaha Insurance

With headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska – Founded in 1909

7. Western & Southern Financial Group

With headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio – Founded in 1888

6. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

With Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota – Founded in 2002

5. Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

With Headquarters in New York, New York – Founded in 1860

4. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance

With Headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts – Founded in 1800

3. Northwestern Mutual

With Headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Founded in 1857

2. TIAA-CREF

With Headquarters in New York, New York – Founded in 1918

1. New York Life Insurance

With Headquarters in New York, New York – Founded in 1845

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The search for the top 10 new electronic gadgets that have made lives extremely easy for the general population is always fun. We yearn for new electronic gadgets and smart toys to come out; we can’t wait to go to the nearest electronics store to get the latest phone or the most recent high definition TV. In short the 21st century people live and breath electronic gadgets that have mesmerized all of us.

Top 10 New Electronic Gadgets of Our Time

In the top 10 list below you will find some of the most successful and life-changing electronic gadgets that have taken the population by storm.

10. Motorola Atrix 4G with LapDock

Motorola Atrix 4G android smart phone from the house of Motorola with 4G processing and WebTop application. With LapDock you can browse the internet with Firefox browser and much more. You can connect your phone to an empty shell and your phone will work as a computing device.

Motorola Atrix 4G - New Electronic Gadgets of Our Time

9. Sony PlayStation 3D Display: All-in-one Game Console

With the SimulView technology in PlayStation 3D Display, two players can play head-to-head on the same screen and take gaming fun to the next level. This game console comes with 24” screen and with a 3D viewing capable monitor that can be used for a lot more than just gaming.

Sony PlayStation 3D Display - New Electronic Gadgets of Our Time

8. Canon EOS-1D: A Truly Pro SLR

Canon EOS-1D one is amongst the best digital SLR cameras on the face of the earth. Cannon has designed and manufactured this camera with 18.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, an A/D conversion rate of 14-bit. This super powerful SLR camera comes with ISO setting of 100-51,200 and 3.2” LCD view for taking pictures, which are breath taking. This camera is essentially capable of producing stunning pictures in any condition of light. If you decide to get this or any other SLR camera, we also suggest Trick Photographyto for learning how to make the best use of your powerful camera and capture the professional photos.

Canon EOS-1D - New Electronic Gadgets of Our Time

7. Google TV: A Powerful Smart TV

This is a “smart TV” from Google and its designers. With the android operating system and Google Chrome’s Linux version it makes for a fun and wonderful television. Google TV runs with Google I/O system and is developed by Intel, Logitech, Google and Sony.

Google TV - New Electronic Gadgets of Our Time

6. Apple MacBook Pro: Revolutionary Laptop

This MacBook Procomes with its core of 7 Intel processors, AMD Radeon graphics. You can run smooth video calls with its FaceTime technology and its Thunderbolt Input/output mechanism allows you to work smoothly with not glitches.

MacBook Pro - New Electronic Gadgets of Our Time

5. Apple iPhone 4S: King of Smart Phones

The best iPhone from the product line of the mighty Apple. As one of the best touch phones, the iPhone 4swas the last product of ingenuity from the late Apple genius himself – Steve Jobs. This phone has the total package; the camera, its display and the intelligent voice assistant helps you to working with this phone to be truly a great experience.

Apple iPhone 4s - New Electronic Gadgets of Our Time

4. Samsung Galaxy S II: Queen of Smart Phones

This android smart phone is designed with super Amoled Plus display technology with 4.3” screen. Samsung Galaxy S II also comes with the powerful dual core application processor as well as 8.9 millimeter slim design that is just as slick as professional.

Samsung Galaxy S II - New Electronic Gadgets of Our Time

3. Amazon Kindle Fire: Amazon’s Own Tablet

Amazon Kindle Fire, is the really what Amazon needed to run its digital products and become completely independent. The Kindle Fire helps you to buy all the products of this online store and view them on its think multi functional screen. You can watch movies, listen to music, store books and many other things. You can buy from the online store directly and store the links in the Amazon cloud.

Kindle Fire - New Electronic Gadgets of Our Time

2. Galaxy Nexus from Samsung: King of Android Phones

Until today, the best of android smart phone in the market is this precisely Galaxy Nexusfrom Samsung with the collaboration of Google. A display of 4.6 inches along with a 720p screen resolution makes the Galaxy Nexus screen shine in your eyes, not to mention the ultra quick 4G connection that comes with this smart phone.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus - New Electronic Gadgets of Our Time

1. Apple iPad 2: The Best of New Electronic Gadgets of Our Time

As for the number 1 on the list of top 10 new electronic gadgets of this era, the iPad 2 takes the front position. It has really become the king of all Gadgets. The beautiful touch screen, with its wonderful technology from the product line of Apple is super light, thin and comes with functionalities and apps that it worth-having.

iPad 2 - New Electronic Gadgets of Our Time

In the top 10 list above we listed the best of New Electronic Gadgets of our time, if you believe other electronics should have been listed, please do share in the comment box below.

It is true that one of the most eventful years, probably in the modern history, is going to be the year of 2012 with many scientific, natural, political, historical and theoretical propositions floating around the media. It is even more amazing that when asked many people respond that they cannot wait to see how the year unfolds, while there are a wide range of major scientific, political and social events planned for the year 2012.

Major Events and Proditions of 2012

Major Events and Predictions Surrounding 2012

There are those who love real life drama but there are also those who love real life facts and some of these painful facts for 2012 doomsday fanatics are listed as follows.

5. Politically Eventful Year of 2012

The US elections are due anytime and so is the Iranian parliamentary election. Kenyan, Serbian, South Korean, Switzerland, and Ghana are also preparing for presidential elections. In sports there will be Olympics and the Euro 2012 soccer/football tournament that will be watch by billions around the world.

4. Threats Facing Earth From Space

It is amazing how many space theories have been theorized to finally pose threats to the Earth in 2012. Threats from a flying comet to a large size planet hitting the earth are just a few of such end of the world propositions.  Right or wrong, however, most scientists agree that there is nothing hitting earth in the year 2012 for a good while beyond.

3. Famous Nibiru Planet

This is what happened, someone who loved science fiction created a story of a planet discovered by Sumerians known as Nibiru and it was headed towards earth as on of the predictions surrounding 2012. The problem is that, there is no planet known as Nibiru but there is a dwarf planet known as Eris. It is said that the closest point Eris will ever come near earth is 4 billion miles of distance away. Therefore, there is no such thing as Nibiru and there is no Eris hitting earth any time soon.

2. Galactic Alignment Prediction

It is not yet clear which galactic alignment people are referring to since there will be no planetary alignments for the next few decades. If there has to be an alignment that can be seen in the near future is one that occurs every December between the earth and the sun at the center of our solar system.

1. Mayan Calendar a Major Predictions Surrounding 2012

Mayan Calendar is probably the most talked about prediction surrounding 2012. Essentially the beginning of this calendar is similar to what people usually are used to on December 31^st of every year, where they do the countdown before the clock strikes 12.00 a.m. and scream, HAPPY NEW YEAR! But what makes the Mayan Calendar different is the fact that it was very very accurate for its time: 5000 years ago. What makes this the Mayan prediction special is that not only the Mayan Calendar extremely accurate, it also predicted the Galactic year as well as solar year very precisely. For this reason people who think end of the world is coming soon, believe that it has to be on December 21, 2012 because that’s when the Mayan Calendar enters a new year through the coming of a new galactic year.

The only thing that demands explanation is if the world is ending this year. Maybe, the Mayan calendar is right or some of the Nostradamus predictions on 2012 will com true… if they are then we should be looking for some food crisis survival guide, until we find out.

Many websites and organizations are now protesting against the newly proposed bills SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect Intellectual Property Act) introduced to the United States House of Representatives by Lamar S. Smith  Chairman of House Judiciary Committee on October 26, 2011. Thousands of Major Websites like Wikipedia, Reddit and Natural News blacked out their pages for a 24 hour protest period against the eventual passing of these two bills into law by the American congress.

If passed these two bills allow the government of the United States to block any website, which falls outside of the Stop Online Piracy Act and PROTECT IP Act boundaries. These Acts are unjustified, flawed and destructive to the nature of the Internet and freedom of speech.

SOPA and PIPA Laws Are Unjustified

Top 10 Reasons Why SOPA and PIPA Are Unjustified

In this article we will summarize some of the (most important) top 10 reasons why SOPA and PIPA Acts are unjustified and should be stopped.

10. Power of a Vague Statement

In section 105 of this bill it states that any website which has the potential to “endanger public health” can also be affected. What the government is proposing in essence is that any website which puts forward an alternative view to that of the government or government-run corporations inclusive of food, lifestyle, travel and general well-being falls under its control. This simple statement encompasses a very large number of websites like NaturalNews.com under its umbrella, which can then will be labeled as “dangerous,” – a label that will finally allow the government to them down despite of the massive popularity of such websites.

9. It is Definition not Intention

The governmental defenders of SOPA and PIPA try to convince the general public that these laws are only “intended” for the “worst of the worst”. However, it should be noted that it is not the “intention” of a bill that will compromise the Internet but it is the “Definition” of it that has given the excessive powerful to the government and government agencies to shut down any websites deemed “dangerous” “unhealthy” or “in violation.”

8. SOPA and PIPA Affect Everyone Worldwide

SOPA and PIPA will severely inhibit everyone’s ease of access to online information. This is not a problem that will eventually affect not only the residence of the United States, but also the citizens of every country around world as the power of information will fall under the sole elite within the control of certain corporations, the central government and lobbyists.

7. SOPA and PIPA Poorly Drafted

Unfortunately these two bills are drafted in a very poor and unjust way, which many opposition groups argue will not be successful at what it is supposed to achieve. While these bills will potentially fail “to stop copyright infringement” they are certainly meant to also cause harm to the foundation the Internet as a whole.

6. Cause for Major Internet Damage

The whole basis and structure of internet is based on the free flow of information, its openness to the general public and its effectiveness in passing valuable information around the globe is unparallel in the human history. If this Law is passed the whole basis and foundation of Internet will be controlled by a few and will be compromised for all.

5. User Contributed Sites Are Affected

User contributed sites like Reddit, which have been acting as such a powerful force in portraying and passing major news topics, which are largely absent from mainstream media can be shut down with a push of a button.

4. Social Media Endangered

Social Media websites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and the flow of free information within these sites could possibly fall in danger of this act. Social Media sites live on the content, which their users or subscribers produce on daily basis. Millions of content and links are posted on a social media site like Facebook and it is literally impossible and preposterous to impose the SOPA as a Law with such an outcome.

3. Few Judges Decide Fate of Internet: Shocking

A few judges could eventually decide the fate of the foundation of the internet and freedom of speech with respect to SOPA. This is not a viable and trustable avenue. Having the internet literally filtered by those in power is a decision that – if it must –should be made by the general public representatives, with numerous experts and open debates as well as the people themselves.

2. These Laws Create Doubt

The information on the Web will be untrustable and will lose its neutral and unbiased characteristic. Millions of websites could be taken down, while only those will survive that pass the government “filter.” This will substantially damage the image of the Internet as a neutral source of information, while millions of users will lose their trust on what has been made available to them.

1. Freedom of Speech Compromised

Freedom of speech! Freedom of speech! Freedom of speech! The internet is the only source, which we can confidently say – at least for now – that is “for the people and by the people”. The proposition and passing of these laws will, with no compromise the very basic nature of freedom of speech online. Websites with opposing point of view to that of the mainstream will be in full risk of being shut down. Websites with opposing point of view to that of the mainstream will be in full risk of being shut down. The passing of this law is the Matrix working with full force.

Top 10 Most Conservative US states always play a crucial role in the election process for American presidency races. There are different surveys and polls, which rank the most conservative American states over the years. However, these rankings usually differ only by a few states, yet for the most part they are pretty consistent. In the following rankings we have ranked the top 10 most conservative US states according to the Gallup poll, which offers one of the most popular surveys and rakings globbally.

Top 10 Most Conservative US States

10. Arkansas

Conservative index: 45.0%
Population: 2,937,979

9. South Carolina

Conservative index: 45.8%
Population: 4,679,230

8. North Dakota

Conservative index: 46.7%
Population: 683,932

7. Louisiana

Conservative index: 46.8%
Population: 4,574,836

6. South Dakota

Conservative index: 46.9%
Population: 824,082

5. Utah

Conservative index: 47.3%
Population: 2,817,222

4. Wyoming

Conservative index: 47.4%
Population: 568,158

3. Alabama

Conservative index: 48.3
Population: 4,802,740

2. Idaho

Conservative index: 48.5%
Population: 1,584,985

1. Mississippi

Conservative index: 50.5%
Population: 2,978,512

Once again this list of top 10 most conservative US states have been gathered by Gallup, one of the most popular poll and survey groups in the world.

There is little doubt that the presidency of George Bush and his policies have been one of the most embarrassing moments for American political history. To many he was a a political clown who knew nothing about the eventual consequences of his policies both internally and internationally; an idiot in the hot seat.

10 most stupid moments of a stupid president, George W. Bush on camera

Although President Barack Obama has not really turned the page on the fail policies of his predecessor, George Bush was the dictionary definition of political stupidity. An unwise politician who was born into a family already in politics only to follow the directions and the orders preached to him with a touch of foolishness.

Here is a video clip showcasing the top 10 mot stupid and (or funny) moments of president, George W. Bush.

Top 10 Video Clips of Most Stupid Moments of George W. Bush

Electronic equipment and gadgets from touch screen phones and smart devices to cameras and TVs occupy the homes, offices and automobiles of almost any family today. That’s why we have decided to put together a list of top electronics best sellers of 2011.

Top Electronics Best Sellers of 2011

1. Kindle Fire Multi Touch Display

As one of the top electronics best sellers with the Kindle Fire Multi touch you can run almost any thing from applications, movies, video games to music and leaning multi-media software. To top it up the users can easily access Amazon’s innovative cloud-accelerated web browser and watch, read and listen to over eighteen million movies, television series, songs, publications and books on the fly. Kindle’s free cloud storage allows users to save all their Amazon content and its vibrant color touch screen with dual-core processor produces high quality pictures fast.

2. Apple iPhone 4 – 32 Gig

After the success of the iPhone 3GS, the iPhone 4 with its stainless steel casing, all-glass front went on as one of the top electronics best sellers of 2011. It also featured thinner body than its predecessor and unlike the existing versions of this phone, the iPhone 4 featured volume controls on the side next to an accessible micro-SIM access tray. To answer to its competitors Apple places an additional camera on the front face of the phone and added a flash to the back lens. The minimalist look and feel of this phone, however, was what the users quickly adapted to and enjoyed. The phone not only produces better quality picture but with its noise cancellation capability, exhibits sound that is quite exceptional.

3. Apple iPod Touch 8 Gig

Apple iPod touch has become one of the most popular top electronics best sellers of 2011. Some of its main features include Facetime, which allows talk with friends face to face just like a real phone. The technology is shared with the iPhone 4 and uses the Wi-Fi wireless data to connect with other iPhone or iPod Touches. Retina display, HD video recording and editing, game center and lots of music and video storage capacity are just some the other iPod touches features.

4. Canon ELPH Camera – Powershot Series with 21.1 MP 1080p HD

Canon ELPH is the thinnest digital camera with 24mm ultra wide-angle lens that produces 12.1 mega pixel picture perfect photos. It has an optical zoom of 5x, which has been complemented with an optical image stabilizer (OIS). The camera features high speed shooting capability that allows the user to just point and shoot pictures. Incredibly this thin camera, with its super slow motion capability has the ability to record fast moving object and allow slow motion replay.

5.Garmin Nuvi Portable GPS 1300LM 4.3-Inch

As the name suggest the Garmin Nuvi 1300LM is portable and comes with lifetime map updates; two unique set off features that has made this versatile GPS quite popular and one of the top sellers. Garmin nuvi produces navigation accuracy that is quite impressive. It is portable and the 4.3-inch screen is large enough for ease of viewing.
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6. LG LCD HDTV 1080p 60Hz – 32LK450 Model

This is a glowing HDTV 32LK450 model that uses minimal energy. With its Intelligent Sensor this LG HDTV saves money on the hydro bill. The technology automatically adjusts this LCD TV light output according to the rooms lighting, which is not only cost efficient but also allows for a more comfortable viewing with minimal strains on the eyes.

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7. Panasonic DMPBD Blu-Ray DVD Player with Integrated WiFi

It is surprising that a blu-ray DVD player would be on the list of top electronics best sellers of 2011 or maybe not with this one. The reasons are simple but powerful. Panasonic DMBDT blu-ray has internet options that are extensive. It features things like Amazon streaming and Skype, with apps like Netflix, Pandora, and more. This is a fast blu-ray player with a simple to use but outstanding menu functionality. It features a very reliable network interface as well as a handful of next-generation functionalities. However, two of the features that have made this blu-ray player quite popular are its wireless capacities as well as its reasonably low prices comparing to other unites.

8. Roku LT Streaming Player

Roku LT Stream player is a simple tiny wireless box that allows users to connect their TVs to the Internet wirelessly for viewing online programs. The wireless connection is through WiFi and without a computer. You can watch many channels that you would normally receive from a cable or satellite provider right on your TV with this wireless box. Roko features hundreds of channels with movies, TV shows, music, and sports. It produces high-definition streaming up to 720p HD and works with almost any TV.

9. Apple iPod Nano Graphite – Top Electronics Best Sellers of 2011

This is one of the top electronics best sellers of 2011 simply because it is straightforward at what its designed for: playing music. Surprisingly there are still people who prefer to have an MP3 player that is just an MP3 player and nothing else and the Apple iPod Nano 8GB Graphite edition provides just that. It has the capacity to store about 2,000 songs and has the battery power of supplying audio payback of up to 24 hours. With its 1.54-inch touch screen is simple to use and supports many digital formats.

10. Canon EOS Rebel T3 Digital SLR with 12.2 MP and Movie Mode

Some of the main features of Canon EOS Rebel T3 SLR camera is a 12.2 MP CMOS Image Sensor as well as Canon’s very own DIGIC 4 Image Processor for extremely detailed and high definition images. This camera has a very responsive characteristic, which produces HD images, video recording as well as Live View shooting. The Canon EOS has a conveniently built-in feature guide and includes the EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens for lightweight, versatile shooting that most photography enthusiast enjoy. All this and more has made it on our list of top electronics best sellers of 2011.

Knowing how to protect your privacy online can safeguard your personal information and prevent them from being hijacked. Many people store or access their personal information directly on the internet or their personal computers. Unfortunately, credit cards, phone numbers, email addresses, passwords, personal likes and dislikes, and general sensitive information stored on computers and browsers are stolen, used and abused on daily basis. But there are ways you can protect the information and identification of yourself and your family.

How to Protect Your Privacy Online

1. Search Engine and Your Personal Information

Use a search engine that does not collect your personal information. The best known and one of the most widely used search engines that is safe is StartPage. It is a free service that has set itself apart from the rest search engine packs like Google and Yahoo. StartPage does not collect or store any of your personal information but more importantly it does not save “cookies” on your computer. StartPage runs by the label of “World’s Most Private Search Engine.”

2. Clean Up Computer Registry Cleaner

Make sure to regularly clean up your computers from time to time. Delete the items you don’t use especially all the scattered icons on your desktop. However, one of the most important steps is to clean up your computer registry with a registry cleaner like Regcure. Over time unwanted data is stored on your computer from various web sources, which in turn makes your computer run slower and compromise your privacy online. Ensure to clean your registry regularly.

3. Use Strong Passwords

Hackers have specialized and advanced software that can possibly tap into your emails and computer log-in. If your password is short and simple, it makes the hacking process much easier for them. Another important factor to remember is not to use any words or numbers that already exists in your email or username. When choosing a password be unique but aim to include difficult characters and numbers. Try using upper case and lower case letters as well as numbers combination.

4. Protect Your Cell phone Number Privacy

Many cell phones are called routinely from the Internet yet using a local phone number. You can use a service like PhoneNumberScan to block your cell phone number from online and public viewing. Moreover, if you receive prank calls from an unknown cell phone or home phone number you can use this service to trace the caller and view their names, addresses and a lot of information about them. You can then use information to report to authorities.

5. Use a Different Email for Social Media

It’s a good idea to use a different email for your social media accounts than your personal email. Social media sites like Facebook and twitter can also be hacked, which puts your email and personal information in jeopardy. Have a separate email account for your social media and setup that email to forward messages to your main and personal email account.

6. Use a Secure Anonymous Web Browser

Many people are turning to use secure web browsers, which do not take your personal information and do not leave traces of your IP address and the web pages your view for a  third party. One of the most widely used Anonymous web browser is the TorWeb developed by Torproject.com. It is completely free to download and use and can help to protect your personal information when surfing the web.

7. Secure Your Router and Wireless Connection

Almost everyone has stumbled upon an unsecured wireless network that pop-ups on your phone or personal computer. Open and unsecured routers and wireless connections are huge security risk that jeopardize your online privacy. Hackers continuously look for open networks to hack into sensitive personal information.

8. Clear Browser Cache Memory

Most web browsers store images and certain files as cache to speed up the loading process. Some these stored data are personal information like banking, email content, contacts, which can be used for possible theft. If you are not using a secure web browser like TorWeb as indicated above, at least ensure to clear your browser’s cache on regular basis.

9. Educate Your Kids on Online Privacy Protection

Children are often the sources of malware and spyware and suspicious viruses that enter your computer. Kids have a tendency to click on anything when they browse the web and they do it when parents are not around. Sit down with your children, talk to them and educate them about online privacy.

10. Increase Your Privacy Settings

List all the applications, emails, social media sites, software and online tools that you use. Spend a few hours to on their settings or options pages and crank up your privacy settings. Setting higher privacy levels in your Web browser, changing your password in your email and increasing the level of your privacy settings in your social media profiles are crucial steps to protect your privacy. And remember that knowing how to protect your privacy online can save you a lot of grief later.

Have you ever wondered what the top spoken languages around the world are? Or wanted to choose a second language to learn based on geographical popularity? We have listed the top 10 spoken languages in the world based on M. Paul Lewis Ethnologue: Languages of the World, sixteenth edition.

Top 10 Most Popular Languages

10- German spoken by 90,30,000

German was on the rise as one of the most spoken languages in the world just before World War II and during the 1930s. Its popularity was to over take the English language and it grew up to the fall of the Nazi regime. It is currently spoken by millions of people outside of Germany in countries like the USA, Brazil, Argentine and other parts of the world.

 9- Japanese spoken by 122,100,000

Mostly spoken by the Japanese population and at times learnt by enthusiasts. Before and during World War II, occupied Korea, Taiwan, parts of China and Philippines were forced to learn Japanese, in a attempt to extend the Japanese empire.

8- Russian spoken by 143,600, 000

Russian is the most geographically widespread language in Asia and Europe. The Slavic language is spoken outside today’s Russia as the official lanauge, in countries like Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan and Uzbekistan. It is also unofficially spoken in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Estonia.

7- Portuguese spoken by 178,000,000

The Portuguese were amongst the first Europeans to set out for the rest of the world on the ships in Age of Exploration. This opened the roads of colonisation of new lands and the Portuguese language became a widely spoken language in the world until the expansion of English. Currently, Brazil and Portugal are two primary Portuguese-speaking nations, however, the language is unofficially spoken in many other African countries.

6- Bengali spoken by 181,300,000

Bengali is spoken in South Asian and is classified as an Indo-Aryan language. The area is known as Bengal, which covers today’s Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. Bengali is derived from the ancient Sanskrit language, which is also the root language for Indo-European languages like Latin and Persian. Bengali is exclusively a native spoken language rarely spoken by others as a second language.

5- Hindi spoken by 181,700, 000

The middle of the list of top 10 spoken languages in the world sits Hindi. Hindi is one of the primary official languages of India. Many incorrectly, label the language of India as “Indian”, there’s not such language. India has 22 official languages, which includes Hindi and Bengali.

4- Arabic spoken by 340,000, 000

Arabic is the most widely spoken of the 3 known Semitic languages, which also includes Hebrew and Aramaic. Arabic is the officially language of 26 states in Asia, Middle East and Africa but is learned as the second and religious language by nearly 1.7 billion Muslims around the world, making the most popular religious language in the world. Although Arabic has many different spoken dialects and varieties, Classical Arabic is usually taught, in schools and universities and spoken in formal gatherings. Arabic has lent many words to other languages within the Islamic world and outside of it. During the Middle Ages, Arabic was a major vehicle of culture in Europe, especially in science, mathematics and philosophy. As a result, many European languages have also borrowed numerous words from it.

3- English spoken by 390,000,000

The West Germanic Language of English started with the arrival of three Germanic tribes who invaded Britain during the 5th century AD. The Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes, crossed the North Sea and over to today’s southern England. Historically, English was born from the mixture of different dialects and languages termed Old English. It was then brought to the eastern coast of England and German settlers around the 5th century. Today English is probably the most well-known language and for certainty the most popular second language learned by nearly 2 billion people globally.

2- Spanish spoken by 450,000,000

Many people are surprised to find out that Spanish – also known as Castilian – is actually more widely spoken than English. In the Americas all countries from Mexico to the most southern parts speak Spanish as the official language with the exception of Brazil, which has adopted for Portuguese. Because of its popularity Spanish is known to borrow variety of words from other languages. Much like English, French and Portuguese, the Spanish taken to the Americas as well as Asia Pacific and Africa, with the expansion of the Spanish Empire. The expansion of language was at the peak of its push during the 15th and 19th centuries. Spanish is the second most spoken language in United States and is highly viewed with within the Commonwealth.

1- Chinese (Cantonese) 1,300,000,000

Number 1 on the top 10 spoken languages in the world seats Chinese with over a billion people speaking it. Although Chinese has many forms and varieties with Mandarin being the most popular (over 800 million), standard Chinese is officially spoken by most of the Chinese and is the official language of the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan as well as Singapore. Chinese is in itself is a language family and is also known to be sixth official language of the United Nations