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Top 10 Great Brands of the World
These brands are dominant as they are popular and financially strong among customers.
1. Google
The value of this brand is estimated at about 66 billion dollars and is certainly the most powerful brand in the world. This search engine was launched by Sergey Brin and Larry Page in 1996. Google is famous for its exceptional new ideas and amazing growth rate. Google has turned out to be so large that the word is found in dictionary.
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2. General Electric
The second most powerful brand in the world is said to be General Electric which has been valued at about 61 billion. GE looks into several fields which include industrial technology, information technology, financial services, oil, films and much more. GE is much admired in India also.
3. Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation earns about 44 billion dollars every year and its brand value is about 54 billion dollars. Bill Gates is the owner of this brand which was founded in 1975. Microsoft provides jobs to over 75,000 people across the globe and Gates is admired by business rivals.
4. Coca-Cola
This brand has been valued at about 44.134 billion dollars which constitutes it the fourth most powerful brand in the world. The company was established in 1892 by Asa Griggs Candler. It was later bought by Woodruff and Bradley. Though it may not be the most powerful in the world, yet it is certainly the most recognized.
5. China Mobile
This brand has been valued at about 41 billion dollars and is the largest mobile operator of the country. It has over 290 million subscribers and its gross value is almost as much as Vodafone every year. China Mobile is tremendously popular and the largest in Hong Kong.
6. Marlboro
Marlboro is estimated at 39 billion dollars and is certainly the most popular cigarette brand in the world. The brand has obtained exclusive control in the industry with its well-known commercial and publication advertisements.
7. Wal-Mart
The value of this brand is almost 36 billion dollars. Wal-Mart is the largest dealer in the United States of America and also disposes of the largest number of toys in the country. It was initiated in 1962 by Sam Walton and became a part of the stock exchange 10 years later. Now the owners of this company are his widow, his daughter and three sons.
8. Citi
Citi has a brand value of about 33 billion dollars and was established in 1998 after a 140 billion dollar merger. This company succeeded to its ownership by Primerica in 1993 and is famous in the world for being the first- automobile policy, space travel policy as well as commercial airline policy. The company’s name changed to Citibank during 1970s and Charles Prince is the CEO today.
9. IBM
IBM is operating in several countries and deals with computer technology. It has its headquarters in New York and has about 350,000 workers all over the world. IBM was launched during the latter half of the 1880’s and became a part of the stock exchange after 1915.
10. Toyota
Its value is about 33 billion dollars, which makes it the 10th most powerful in the world. It is a Japanese company and the world’s largest automobile manufacturer of buses, automobiles, robots and trucks. Its headquarter is in Aichi and produceded about 179 billion dollars revenue during the year 2006. The present chairman is Fujio Cho, and Katsuaki Watanabe is the CEO of this business.
10 Strange also Great Uses for Vodka
Vodka is one of the most versatile spirits because of its high alcohol content. But due to the same reason, it makes a great medicine. In addition to being a key ingredient in homemade vanilla extract , there are some other strange uses for Vodka.
Treat Poison Ivy
To avoid the uncomfortable reaction, immediately pour vodka on skin that has come into contact with poison ivy, and the alcohol will wash away the itchy culprit, urushiol oil. Some have said that the vodka needs to be at least 100 proof to work.
Others have argued that straight rubbing alcohol works better, but we’re guessing you may not have that as handy if you are on your average picnic.
Freshen Laundry
You can keep your clothes smelling fresher with vodka — really! Simply spritz your duds with the stuff, then hang to dry in a well-ventilated area. (Do a spot-test first to be safe.) Vodka kills odor-causing bacteria, but doesn’t leave a scent when dry.
Shine Your Fixtures
It’s easy to get your chrome, glass, and porcelain fixtures shining like the top of the Chrysler Building. Guess what does the trick? Moisten a soft, clean cloth with vodka, then apply a little elbow grease.
Preserve Flowers
If vodka can help you find love, then it can also help you preserve it — or at least the symbols of it. Add a few drops of vodka and a teaspoon of sugar to the water in your flower vase. It should help keep your flowers fresh longer. Change out the mixture with fresh ingredients daily.
Repel Insects
Who knew that vodka can kill pesky insects, as well as nagging doubts at the bar? Pour a little of the saucy spirit in a spray bottle and squirt on the little buggers, or yourself as a repellent. But please don’t take aim at any beneficial bees!
Soothe Jellyfish Stings
Jellyfish are fascinating, beautiful sea creatures. But their stingers can pack a powerful, painful punch. For vegetarians and others who don’t travel with meat tenderizer (or who don’t feel comfortable asking friends to, um, relieve the pain), take heart. Vodka can also disinfect and alleviate some of the bite of a jellyfish sting.
Get Great, Shiny Hair
Vodka doesn’t just make you think people look prettier. It actually can make people prettier. How? Try this remedy for healthier, lush hair: Add a jigger of vodka to a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo. Vodka is better than both shampoo and conditioner.
Clean Away Mold
Instead of harsh chemical sprays, try filling a recycled spray bottle with some bottom-shelf vodka. Spritz on, then let sit for 15 minutes. Scrub away with an old toothbrush (please don’t use your sister’s).
Make a Soothing Lavender Tincture
Fill a clean glass jar with fresh lavender flowers, then top off with vodka. Seal the lid tightly and place in the sun for three days (same idea as making sun tea!). Strain the resulting liquid through a coffee filter, and poof! You have a homemade tincture to rub into aches and pains. You can pour into smaller bottles, decorate them, and give them as unique gifts.
Ease a Toothache
Got a toothache? Your first priority should be to see a dentist. But sometimes you can’t get an appointment right away, or the professionals tell you it will just have to heal on its own.
In that case, try swishing a shot of vodka over the affected area. It can help disinfect, and should numb some of the pain in your gums. Just beware that your honey may accuse you of smelling like a saloon.
Origami – Great Media-Sharing Service For The Family
Family moments are worth sharing, preserving and writing about. Sharing pictures, videos and moments with family usually means, for the average person, sitting down and sharing the memories through a digital camera or mobile phone, but there is a much easier way. Let me introduce to you Origami.
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Not to be confused with photo and media storage services like Picturelife or Dropbox, Origami brings to you a new approach to sharing memories through media with your family memb
Getting Started With Origami
To get started with Origami is an easy and simple process, in fact, it is one of the easiest and fastest registration processes I have seen in a long time. Signing up register you a free trial account.
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Once your account is all set up and ready to go you can now easily invite all your family members to all your favorite moments and memories. After that, everyone can post media, which will be neatly organized into a stylish family timeline.
Adding Photos And Other Media
You can connect your Origami account with your other cloud storage storage and photo-sharing services like Facebook, Picasa, Flickr, Smugmug, Drive and Dropbox. This obviously makes it a breeze to add photos, videos, slideshows and whole albums.
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Other Noteworthy Features
Request Content And Moments
Ever wondered what Uncle Sal was like growing up, and what great moments he had? You can even request content and moments from family members that are registered with your family in Origami. It will be like a virtual family gathering where everyone can join in on an occasion from a past or recent event.
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Sharing Media
The team behind Origami makes it easy to upload and share media with a “sticky” sidebar that stays with you while navigating around the app. Simply choose the appropriate type of media you would like to upload and follow the steps.
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Sharing With Outside Family And Friends
You might come across a time when you want to share your memories and moments with people outside of your family circle in Origami. The app makes it simple to share like this, simply click “Share Album” or “Share Moments” under the content titles to email the link or contact them via Facebook and Twitter.
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Pricing
Origami has an amazing price and only one account type, $5/Month or $50/Year (which saves you $10). When you upgrade, you get:
- A custom domain name for your family. (For example, Langlois.com or LangloisFamily.net)
- Unlimited storage
- Unlimited phone and email support
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Advantages
- Mobile support for iOS and Android devices
- Stylish and organized timeline of events, moments, pictures, videos etc
- Invite family members with multiple accounts and social networks
- Share pictures and memories with people not using Origami (Like friends, co-workers and non-relatives)
- Custom domain names, unlimited space and great support with a cheap $5/Month plan
- Invite as many family members as you wish
- Request media and moments from other family members
- Great notifications including to your mobile phone, email and Facebook
- Rich, stylish and simple to use design
Disadvantages
- No feature for searching existing family members
- No account links to Skydrive or Box.net
- No individual family profiles
- No account signup with Facebook or Twitter support
