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- Top 10 Challenges Youths Face Today
- Top 10 Spyware Removal Tools
- Top 10 Level Headed Quotes About Intelligent People
- Top 10 Popular Jewish Protesters During The Holocaust
| Top 10 Challenges Youths Face Today Posted: 03 Aug 2013 03:19 AM PDT In this new-age society, kids enjoy more attention than their yesteryear counterparts. Despite being advantaged, they're a troubled species. These youngsters are surrounded by innumerable problems which in turn, makes them little rebellious too. The upsetting reasons could possibly be their individualism, sense of freedom or the ever growing peer pressure. Eventually, they face the hostile attitude of society. But the real standpoint is that youths are the pillars of social, economic and political developments. In addition to their intellectual contribution and the ability to mobilize support, youth brigade brings unique perspectives. We as a society should value the imagination, ideals and energies of young men and women, which are also the future stakeholders of these societies. Exploring some of the basic problems faced by today's youth, TopYaps highlight top 10 challenges, youths face in current scenario. 10. Single parent households:When kids see their parents living under different roofs, their adolescent mind suffers. Since last two decades, we have noticed the disastrous increase in single parent homes. The trend is dangerous. It is really tough to look after a child in divided home. The situation is far more difficult when kids are raised single-handedly. Even if it does not matter to well-heeled parent, but the children gets deprived of parental guidance, which may result in an unwanted number of problems, such as alcohol/drug abuse, school dropout, and teenage pregnancies.
9. Substance abuse:"A cigarette in my hand…I felt like a man." Yes…..the famous anti-smoking campaign by Gary Lawyer did manage to scare smoking to some extent. Leave aside the society,cigarette smoking is not even justified in the world of cinema now. Smoking was cool, back then. But nowadays, the awareness to the danger of smoking has increased substantially. Unfortunately it is not the same in case of drinking and using drugs. They are still assumed as cool stuff. Youngsters literally hang around booze. Apart from damaging their own health, they also risk the society. Under the influence of alcohol, these brats will rash drive and do several other anti-social activities.
8. Early Maturity:In earlier generations, kids enjoyed being kids. But today, with the advent of satellite television and internet, kids are bombarded with unwanted information. They are exposed to some adult-related content too, which is not at all conducive for their delicate minds. The concept of childhood becomes problematic.
7. Violence in schools:When we send our kids to school, we usually take a sigh of relief. Schools play a major role in teaching life skills to young minds and their endeavor must be recognized. It is reasonable to expect that these sacred places of learning would prove as safe havens for children. But increasing cases of crime in school makes us lose our sleep. No, these are no minor cases of bullying but serious full-fledged crimes like stabbings, fighting and suicides.
6. Materialism:It is sad but a bitter fact that we live in a society that promotes materialism. And we unknowingly encourage and instill this philosophy into our children. Surprisingly we teach our children that the success and happiness in life is measured by how much stuff or wealth you acquire? It is nothing but natural when kids ask for things which their friends may have. But instead of fulfilling their demands immediately, we should take a pause and think seriously. In which direction we are heading? Never mind, we satiate their demands which are within our financial limit, but that is not a good sign at all.
5. Obesity:Recent trends show that approximately 25% kids are obese in India. There is a thin line between being chubby and being obese. Why so? What went wrong? Who's to blame? There are several questions which instantly pop up. Video games, TV, the internet and fast food can be blamed partially. Today, kids are spending more time watching TV, surfing the internet than running around. This sedentary lifestyle has dangerous consequences. The saddest thing is that they can feel socially awkward or being ridiculed by their peers. Apart from obesity-related health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, other side-effects are low self-esteem, depression, etc.
4. Education Disparity:Education is a priority and everyone's birthright. We will not find any sound head, who will dispute this well regarded fact. A good education is like a boon in one's life, opening up a host of opportunities. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not debating over good school or bad school, rather talking of a value-based proper education system, and the discrimination in educational quality, which is categorized by financial status.
3. Inadequate employment opportunities:In yesteryears, education was not everyone's forte. Those, who really had the knack for it, pursued it. But today, the scenario is different; everyone is studying along with full-fledged facilities. In the past, even a high school pass-out or simple graduates would find work and live contentedly. In those days, one would not necessarily need to have a college degree to survive. But in today's times, youngsters with multiple degrees are unable to find work with good pay, to afford a decent lifestyle.
2. Poverty:Although it's a shameful to say but we have to declare that sections of Indiaare still poorest of poor. Even after years of being categorized as a developing country, we could not replace the label with developed country. Most of the homes cannot afford have good health and hygiene. Poverty is really killing us and youths are also getting victimized.
1. Juvenile delinquency:As we all know that the teenage behavior is extremely problematic and unpredictable too. There are many who are caught red-handed with petty crimes like arms conflicts, illicit affairs, substance abuse and various others. The status of urbanized women is also challenged; we come across various cases of MMS blackmails, rapes, murders and theft.
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| Posted: 03 Aug 2013 02:30 AM PDT Spyware are a big nuisance at best and can be a serious security threat at worst. The simplest form of spyware is the cookie tracking software that help in providing pop up ads that are customized according to your net usage history. But some spyware can be used to monitor your system and even take control of your system and identity. There are many spyware removal tools out there and claim to solve the problem but sometimes some of these software are themselves a type of spyware. Of course the best software are reliable and can be used if you know which ones they are. So if you’ve propelled your hunt for spyware removal tools, the following list is surely your one stop solution. 10. Trend Micro Anti-Spyware:Trend Micro provides Anti-Spyware 3 which was known earlier as InterMute SpySubtract. It is a decent software that is easy to use. It is good for cleaning web history and provides real time monitoring options. Cookie management service is also good. The problem is that it can’t find all of the spyware out there and is slightly on the expensive side.
9. McAfee Antispyware:McAfee’s Antispyware is a solid software that removes most spyware out there. The support options are great with McAfee. The interface is clear and easy to use. The problem with this software is that it is expensive and in a way is a spyware itself as it attempts to sell other products of McAfee aggressively. But if you are already using McAfee Security Suite then you can use McAfee Antispyware too.
8. SpyCatcher:SpyCatcher comes from Tenebril. It is available in both free and paid versions. It is a good software and is good at removing spyware and adware. It also offers protection from phishing attacks. The interface is easy to use. SpyCatcher also comes as part of the anonymous surfing program, GhostSurf. The free version is called SpyCatcher Express and has fewer features.
7. ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware:ZoneAlarm’s Anti-Spyware is a good software that catches a lot of spyware. It is slightly expensive and it requires a lot of user intervention which can become a little annoying. The system scans are fast and the interface is intuitive and easy to use. It provides a deep level of security.
6. Windows Defender:Windows Defender is a free spyware from Microsoft for Windows users and comes included with the recent Windows System. It is good for protection against malware if you are a user who installs a lot of apps. One downside is the long time it takes to perform a full scan. It now comes with virus protection in Windows 8.
5. Spy Sweeper:Webroot provide Spy Sweeper which is a good antispyware software. It removes a lot of spyware and comes with free technical support including phone support. The downside is that it can install ask.com toolbar which in a way defeats the purpose of an antispyware. Antivirus protection comes with extra payment.
4. Spybot Search & Destroy:Spybot Search & Destroy is a freeware antispyware tool. It removes malicious code and adware and spyware. It also cleans security tracks and shreds files. It needs to be updated manually. It is one of the best spyware removal tools in both free and paid categories. There is an optional feature that protects against real-time attacks.
3. Malwarebytes:Malwarebytes is one of the best antispyware software available and it comes in free and paid versions. The free version does a lot of work and is a great software to have. Though the updates are slow, it doesn’t make much difference to the overall performance of the software. The user interface is not pretty but easy to use. It is a speedy malware removal tool that can be used with ease and minimum of fuss.
2. Spyware Doctor:Spyware Doctor from PC Tools is a great antispyware software. It is great at detecting any type of spyware, malware, adware etc. It also has a game mode that allows for resources to be moved to whatever work you are doing and the software itself goes into passive mode. One problem is that it takes a long time to complete scans and slows down the computer a bit.
1. Ad Aware:Ad Aware is the best software out there for spyware removal. It is free and does the best job of all in detecting spyware and malicious adware. It also does a good job in not suspecting valid programs as spyware. The anti-phishing component is a little lacking. The Toolbar Cleaner component is great to remove unwanted add-ons but be careful while using it to not delete important add-ons as there is no undo button. Overall it’s the best antispyware software right now.
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| Top 10 Level Headed Quotes About Intelligent People Posted: 03 Aug 2013 12:48 AM PDT Intelligence and intellect can be a great boon or a terrible curse depending on how it is used and utilized. While genuine intelligence is rare it does not guarantee success or the ability to avoid making mistakes. It is he who does not rest on his talent and works hard to hone and develop his intelligence that succeeds. Intelligent people know that failure is just an opportunity to start all over again. Still the intelligent is much better off than the fool which also opens intellectuals to a lot of ridicule from the common man who lacks common sense. Luckily it doesn’t matter what he says because he doesn’t know what he’s talking about anyways. You might have heard such quotes that try to belittle intellectuals but there are also genuine quotes that praise intelligence for what it is. Here are the top 10 level headed quotes about intelligent people. 10. Bertrand Russell:The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser men so full of doubts. Bertrand Russell was a British philosopher and mathematician and did great work in the area of logic in philosophy. This quote of his talks about how having doubts doesn’t mean you are not intelligent but actually might prove that you are not a self assured fool.
9. Lynsay Sands:Intelligent people know they are intelligent. They also know that one person cannot know all, hence a person is not stupid simply because he is ignorant of one thing or another. They know that, to another intelligent person, they will not appear stupid in asking for an explanation of what they do not know, and so their ignorance on any particular issue does not become an embarrassment. Lynsay Sands is a Canadian author famous for her Argeneau and Rogue Hunter paranormal series. This quote explains how intelligence doesn’t mean knowing everything and how it’s better to ask questions about things you don’t know much about.
8. John Green:Saying “I notice you’re a nerd” is like saying hey, I notice that you’d rather be intelligent than be stupid, that you’d rather be thoughtful than vapid, that you believe that there are things that matter more than the arrest record of Lindsay Lohan. You might recognize John Green from his YouTube educational videos. He’s also an American young adult fiction writer. This quote encourages being a nerd and discourages mindless gossip.
7. Eleanor Roosevelt:Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. Eleanor Roosevelt was the wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This is a great quote about the nature of intelligent people who would rather discuss abstract ideas than waste time by discussing petty gossip.
6. Albert Einstein:It is not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer. Albert Einstein has given us many memorable quotes about intelligence. Coming from one of the greatest mind ever gives them extra credibility. This quote is a humble acceptance of how intelligence is much about working hard.
5. Ralph Waldo Emerson:If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads. Ralph Waldo Emerson was a American Transcendentalist and a champion of individualism. In this quote he’s talking about how the books we read shape our minds. A person who reads classics will be much different from someone who reads entertainment magazines or pulp fiction.
4. Edgar Allan Poe:Men have called me mad; but the question is not yet settled, whether madness is or is not the loftiest intelligence- whether much that is glorious- whether all that is profound- does not spring from disease of thought- from moods of mind exalted at the expense of the general intellect. Edgar Allan Poe was an American author, poet and literary critic. This quote is about the close relation of madness and genius. There is a thin line between the two.
3. Albert Camus:An intellectual? Yes. And never deny it. An intellectual is someone whose mind watches itself. I like this, because I am happy to be both halves, the watcher and the watched. Can they be brought together? This is a practical question. We must get down to it. “I despise intelligence” really means ‘I cannot bear my doubts’. Albert Camus was a Nobel Prize winning French journalist, author and philosopher. He puts forward with great simplicity the point that to be intelligent means to be aware of one’s own thoughts; something that many people find very hard to do.
2. Harlan Ellison:You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant. Harlan Ellison is an American author of speculative fiction. In this quote he’s not questioning the right of fools to have an opinion but rather emphasizing the importance of intelligence. No one is entitled to be ignorant and everyone must try to form some informed opinions.
1. F. Scott Fitzgerald:The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function. The Great Gatsby is the most famous work of American author F. Scott Fitzgerald. In this quote he’s talking about how intelligent people are not rigid in their thoughts and can actually look at two opposing points of view at the same time.
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| Top 10 Popular Jewish Protesters During The Holocaust Posted: 02 Aug 2013 09:03 PM PDT When we think about the holocaust it seems that there was little to no resistance shown by the Jewish community but that’s actually not true. There were many Jews all over Europe that resisted the Nazis. Some of these resistances came in the form of uprisings at ghettos and concentration camps, the most famous of which is the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. There were Jewish Partisans, small military groups, all over Europe that fought the Nazis and helped many Jews to survive and escape. Here are the top 10 popular Jewish protesters during the holocaust. 10. Hannah Szenes:Hannah Szenes was born in a Hungarian Jewish family. She emigrated to British Mandate of Palestine to study and in 1943 she enlisted in the British army in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force. In 1944 she was part of a military operation and parachuted into Yugoslavia to rescue Hungarian Jews who were being transported to Auschwitz. She was captured at the Hungarian border and tortured for many months but she did not reveal any information about her operation. She was tried and executed by a firing squad at the age of 23 on November 7, 1944.
9. Haviva Reik:Haviva Reik was also a Palestinian Jewish parachutist sent by British Special Operations Executive on military missions in Nazi Europe. She resisted the German occupation in Slovakia in 1944 where she built a camp for Russian prisoners of war who had escaped. When the Germans sent forces to put down the Jewish resistance, Reik and other parachutists escaped into the mountains with about 40 local Jews. They were finally captured, massacred and buried in a mass grave.
8. Simcha Zorin:Shalom Simcha Zorin was a Jewish Soviet Partisan commander in Minsk. Zorin formed the Jewish Partisan that was called Unit 106 and later on simply as the Zorin unit. The unit began with 60 men and 15 guns but grew to over 800 people. They had a camp in the Naliboki Forest from where they launched attacks at Nazis and also helped Jews escape and settle in the camp.
7. Ester Wajcblum:Ester Wajcblum was born in Warsaw in 1924. She was deported to Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp where she worked at a metal factory as a prisoner. She helped in stealing gunpowder from the factory and smuggle it into the camp. This gunpowder was used to make crude grenades for the October 7, 1944 revolt of Auschwitz. The revolt wasn’t successful but they succeeded in blowing up crematorium 3. She was captured and interrogated but didn’t reveal and secrets. She was hanged on January 5, 1945.
6. Roza Robota:Roza Robota was one of the four women, including Ester Wajcblum, who were hanged on January 5, 1945 for smuggling gunpowder and trying to revolt in the Auschwitz concentration camp. She worked in the clothing depot near crematorium 3 in Aushwitz. She was also tortured before being executed along with Ester, Ala Gertner and Regina Safirsztajn.
5. Vladka Meed:Vladka Meed was born in Warsaw in 1921. Vladka’s mother, sister and brother died in Treblinka extermination camp. She along with Benjamin Meed, who she married later, pretended to be Aryans to survive the holocaust. They helped organize the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising by smuggling dynamite into the ghetto and helping children escape out of it. She died recently from Alzheimer’s disease in 2012 in USA.
4. Mordechai Anielewicz:Mordechai Anielewicz was the leader of the Zydowska Organizacja Bojowa or ZOB which was a Jewish combat organization that helped lead the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. He lead the first act of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising on 18 January, 1943 that became the precursor to the bigger uprising that started on 19th April. He is believed to have died on 8 May 1943 at the surrounded command post of ZOB. His body was never found and is thought to have been burned in the crematorium with the rest of the Jewish dead.
3. Marek Edelman:Marek Edelman was a Jewish Polish political and social activist and a cardiologist. He was the last surviving leader of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising till 2009 when he died at the age of 90 in Poland. He received a military burial and Polish president and former president were also present at his funeral. During the uprising he was second in command to Mordechai Anielewicz. He escaped through the sewers when the uprising ended and sought safety in the non ghetto part of Warsaw.
2. Leon Feldhendler:Leon Feldhendler was a Polish Jewish resistance fighter. He had a major role in organizing the uprising at Sobibor extermination camp on 14 October, 1943. He had been planning the escape of fellow prisoners for a long time and one of their plans to poison the guards had been caught and foiled. When Alexander Pechersky came in to the Sobibor extermination camp, Feldhendler became his deputy and organized the uprising and eventual escape from the camp.
1. Alexander Pechersky:Alexander Pechersky was a Russian officer in the Red Army. He was captured and brought to Sobibor extermination camp. There along with Leon Feldhendler they planned and executed the uprising of 14 October, 1943. They killed SS officers inside the camp and stole weapons to fight the rest of the guards who had been left leaderless. Their plan was to fight their way out of the main gate. The body of one of the officers was found by a guard and their plan detected early. Out of the 550 Jewish prisoners at the Sobibor death camp, 130 chose not to participate in the uprising, 80 were killed during the escape and 170 were caught later. All those who stayed back and those who were caught were executed. 53 Sobibor escapees managed to survive the war. Pechersky died in 1990 in Russia.
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