Microsoft Office 2010 is an older version of the Microsoft Office suite for Microsoft windows. It is code named as Office 14. Office 2010 was released on June 15, 2010. It succeeds Microsoft Office 2007 and precedes Microsoft Office 2013. The research and development for its launch began in 2006 even before the launch of Microsoft Office 2007. Office 2010 introduced many new user friendly enhancements that gained many positive reviews for the product. The fully customizable ribbon present in Outlook, Word, and Access was commendable. It featured a new functionality for multiple users to simultaneously use and edit documents. Check out some of the special features the new version has to offer. Artistic effects A variety of artistic effects were included in Excel, PowerPoint and Word. These included glass, pastel, paint stroke and pencil sketch. Removal of the background The background of the pictures inserted in documents could be removed in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word through a new feature. Cropping Microsoft Office 2010 allows advanced cropping in pictures in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word. The cropping tool after the area is selected shows the area to be cropped in gray and the part to be retained in color. This preview is more helpful than removing the cropped part altogether. Screenshots One can immediately insert captured screenshots of an open screen in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word without saving it as a file. This feature helps in saving time and memory. Also, it allows adjustments after the screenshot is inserted. Role-based user interface This version is tailored for professionals involved in research and development, sales and human resource, making it more role-based than its predecessor. Microsoft 2010 incorporates share point features and borrows from web2.0 ideas. Microsoft Office 2010 received many positive reviews from critics upon its release. The modified ribbon feature and the backstage view won a huge applause.  Most reviewers appreciated the customizable ribbon feature, the improved image and video editing, the facility of rendering online PowerPoint presentations, and faster applications access. The critics called these features 'compelling'. Despite the positive reviews, the first two weeks of sales were lower than its predecessor, however it was compensated soon after. The parent company made a record profit for the Microsoft Office 2010 and it contributed to an laudable first quarter profit for Microsoft. Over six million copies were sold by November 2010, more than 30 copies being sold per minute.The sales grew over the following year, and Microsoft reported five times faster sales of the product than its predecessor.

A recliner is a single-seat sofa or lounger that can recline at the press of a button or lever. It also has a comfortable footrest that can be extended automatically or by using a lever. They are used for lounging and relaxation. Apart from the adjustable backrest and extendable footrest, recliners come with a variety of additional features, such as rocking, swivel, vibration, lift, heating, storage compartments, massage settings, and more. A good recliner is the most comfortable piece of furniture to sink into and rest your body after a tiring day. Recliners have been around since the 1850s when the French invented a multiple-use camp bed that could be changed into a bed, a chair or a lounger as required. About 70 years later, a couple of American furniture makers created an upholstered sofa with a mechanism for reclining. This paved the way for the creation of modern day recliners such as La-Z-Boy and Barcalounger. These two world-renowned brands are synonymous with recliners, though there are several other brands such as Powell, Ashley, Simmons, and Catnapper that also manufacture recliners.

Types of recliners and things to consider before buying one

Recliners can be of various types, such as classic, rockers or gliders, heating and massage, wall-huggers, and contemporary. The type of recliner is a major factor that has to be decided upon before purchasing one. The décor or style is another factor to consider. It will depend on who is going to use it, which room it is going to be placed in, whether it will be used for watching television, reading books, napping, nursing a baby, and so on. Once that is decided, the budget must be fixed. Here is a list of the top-rated recliners today to help you pick the perfect one:

La-Z-Boy Morrison Reclina-Rocker Recliner

The original La-Z-Boy brand, this recliner is customizable and comes with a handle to easily adjust the back and footrests. It is available in a variety of materials such as leather, fabric, iClean etc. It comes in several patterns ranging from floral and geometric to paisley and plaid as well as patterns. The seating, arms, and headrest are plush and super-comfortable. This durable lounger is the best in the market for relaxing and stretching out.

Esright Massage Recliner Chair

This recliner has a massage and heating feature that can be activated at the press of a button. It has various modes that can help you customize the massage and heating. It is made of synthetic leather and comes in cream, black and dark brown. It has 2 cup-holders and 4 storage compartments for snacks, books or devices.

Baby Relax Mikayla Swivel Gliding Recliner

This affordable recliner is ideal for nursing a baby or lulling the little one to sleep. Apart from the gliding feature, it can also swivel and recline. It is a great pick for the baby nursery and is handy for catching a quick nap with your baby too.

Elizabeth Living Room Tufted Fabric Recliner Armchair

This classic recliner has wing-backs, nail-accented arms, and a button-tufted backrest. It is not only comfortable but also makes a great style statement. This stylish recliner will enhance the look of your living room and is a great option for entertaining.

Sandra Manual Recliner

This is a simple manual recliner with neutral-colored upholstery that will match any décor. It is made of a polyester blend and is easy to clean. It requires assembly. It has a manual push-button to make it recline at a 50-degree angle.

Flash Furniture Microfiber Kids Recliner

This recliner is perfect for children to relax and get comfy while watching their favourite shows or reading a great book. Its upholstery is microfiber and can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. It has storage spaces in the arms, where the kids can keep their toys, snacks or books. This chair comes with a 2-year warranty.

Electric scooters and powerchairs are two of the greatest mobility options for differently abled persons, both of which allow them to reach places by eliminating the need of someone to complete the chore. They allow a person to easily control the movement of their ride and move around at their own pace. Despite some similarities, an electric scooter is different from a powerchair in many aspects. Before deciding on which one to choose, you must first understand what these two mobility vehicles actually are. Electric wheelchairs a.k.a. powerchairs Electric wheelchair, powerchair or a power wheelchair replaces the manual effort required by a wheelchair with an autonomous battery-driven mechanism. The user of a powerchair is able to control the movement of the chair with the flick of a button and some other controls. There are several benefits of using a powerchair over the traditional wheelchair. Some of them include: Capability to go long distances Making a turn in tight spaces Ability to move in a rough terrain Easier to tuck into closets and carry around in car trunks and SUV's, in case the powerchairs support a foldable built. Powerchairs are ideal for disabled people with limited use of hands and those experiencing exhaustion because of a manual wheelchair. Mobility Scooters a.k.a. electric scooters Supporting the looks of a scooter, mobility scooter allows a differently abled person to move from one location to another with utmost ease. Powered by batteries, a mobility scooter features a swivel seat and 2 to 3 wheels. Both hands are required for steering the vehicle, in addition to the need of good balancing. Mobility scooters are ideal for people who can walk a few steps and are able to stand and sit upright without the need of any external support. Powerchairs vs. mobility scooters Both powerchairs and mobility scooters have their own distinct set of advantages and disadvantages over one another. You can compare them over several factors, such as portability and usage, all of which are summed up as follows: Control A mobility scooter requires the user to attain proper balancing. A person riding a mobility scooter is required to make use of both the hands to steer it. Powerchairs, on the other hand, do not require both hands and can be controlled with mere fingers or even by flicking some simple buttons. Portability An electric wheelchair is smaller and hence, can be carried around easily in the trunk of a car. Many powerchairs also support a foldable built, allowing them to be easily placed inside closets. Prices An electric wheelchair starts from $600 and can go to thousands of dollars. The high-price of powerchairs is justified because of the complex control mechanism built into them. On the other hand, mobility scooter pricing options start from as low as $300. Usage Powerchairs can be used indoors as well as outdoors. You can use them to move in a rough terrain too. On the contrary, an electric scooter is a better means of transport for traveling long outdoor distances.

When it comes to urban areas, the main categories of Internet service providers fall under three types: cable, DSL, and fiber-optic. The companies offering these type of connections sometimes skip over the requirements of those living in rural areas and do not set up their connections there. Therefore, the only options that remain in rural areas are dial-up or satellite. Herein, we provide a look at how satellite Internet works, and whether you should choose it as the answer to your needs. The functionalities of satellite Internet Before looking for the best satellite Internet provider, you need to start by understanding how this particular service functions. The service provider sets up a satellite that revolves in the geostationary orbit that is around 23,000 miles above the equator. The consumer chooses a provider and sets up a dish in his or her own house. The dish receives signals that are transmitted by the satellite and transfers them to the router of the consumer. Why should you choose satellite Internet? There are various reasons for people to choose satellite Internet providers. For example, there may be no alternative available. In some cases, the network points of the satellite Internet provider are very closely situated, in which case, the customers can also get a connection set up in their residence ensuring the best of service. However, this happens in very rare cases and a lot of negotiation is required. Another reason to opt for the satellite Internet is the ease of installation. The technician does not spend a lot of time to mount the dish in the house and just needs to align it properly. Only the connection to the router is the tricky part, and once that is done, your connection is all set. The reason to pick the best satellite Internet providers, in this case, is to ensure that there is no delay in the setup and the connection is made as fast as possible.   What are the technical limitations of satellite internet? Satellite internet comes with its own shortcomings. The main issue is the data allowance, which is restricted as compared to its counterparts. Since the data signals need to be transmitted through the satellite to the computer to the ground servers, the speed can sometimes be a big issue.  Bad weather is another big problem for people who have a satellite Internet connection as the signal delivery gets highly compromised. Bandwidth provided by satellite Internet comes under the fair usage policy, making it difficult to use more Internet than the assigned limitations. There aren't a lot of satellite Internet providers in the country, but when it comes to the best satellite Internet options, you can consider Viasat as well as HughesNet for great service and efficiency.

In 1979, British-born American singer Rupert Holmes wrote a single with a wacky title Escape (The Pina Colada Song). With its catchy tune, this song about rekindling romance through a shared love for Pina Colada and rain has been used in the soundtrack of popular movies such as Guardians of Galaxy, Grown Ups, and Shrek.

The lyrics of Holmes single are so simple that the words get stuck in your head and makes you crave for Pina Colada and go dancing in the rain or maybe somewhere out there to a beach. Perhaps to the idyllic beaches of Puerto Rico, where Pina Colada was first made? Just a year before Holmes wrote his song, Pina Colada became the national drink of the Caribbean Island in 1978. Puerto Ricans are so proud of their creation that they celebrate National Pina Colada Day every year on 10 July.

Made with pineapple juice, coconut milk, and rum, the cocktail has a Spanish-origin name. Pina Colada literally means 'strained pineapple'. The credit for the original recipe of Pina Colada is owned by Puerto Rican bartenders: Ramon "Monchito" Marrero Perez and Ramon Portas Mingot.

According to one story, Ramon "Monchito" Marrero Perez made the first Pina Colada drink by mixing rum and coco lopez, that is, cream of coconut. This was in 1954 at Caribe Hilton Hotel's Beachcomber Bar in San Juan where Perez worked. Another story claims that Mingot created the drink in 1963 at Barrachina Restaurant in Old Juan.

Perez and Mingot were given the formal ownership of the drink in a contest held all over Puerto Rico. However, despite these claims, the original Pina Colada has a far more interesting story. Roberto Cofresi, a Puerto Rican pirate, saw that his crew was losing their enthusiasm. To energize them, Confresi, who was also known as El Pirata Confresi, concocted a beverage by mixing coconut cream, pineapple juice, and white rum. Thus, this sweet cocktail has its origins in the 19th century

Who would have known that such an innocent-looking beverage with its sweetness and fruity aroma would have such a beginning in the wild wild world of Puerto Rican pirates? Apparently, the original recipe was lost after the death of El Pirata Confresi. According to official records, Perez and Mingot revived the drink, which was later made popular worldwide by the Rupert Holmes song. The next time you order a Pina Colada, you will know the innocent-looking tropical drink has had a far more interesting story than you would have imagined.

A credit score is a number that determines how creditworthy a person is based on their credit history. Moneylenders or other financial and banking institutions require it to judge the quality and quantity of loans to be granted to debtors. This is done to judge the debtor’s ability to repay the loan. One aspect that must be considered is that different institutions may provide different credit scores due to different scoring systems used. If the FICO score is taken into account (since it is said to be the most commonly used in the country), then any score below 640 makes the customer a subprime borrower. Any score above 700 will convince lenders to charge average interest rates and terms. Many factors are considered when a credit score is calculated, such as timely repayments in the past, the actual debt amount, credit types, and the length of the borrower’s credit history. The government has ensured that any citizen can get a free credit score check through three kinds of options, which have been given below. Seeking the assistance of a credit score service A website called freecreditscore provides customers with their FICO-standardized free credit score after they signing up without cost. No credit card information is required for this as well. It is possible that some websites earn a majority of their revenue through advertising, and so provide this service for free. Websites such as creditkarma offer more than just free credit scores. They also monitor credit reports, furnish insights and analysis into the trends of credit scores, and provide personalized suggestions on how to improve them. Counselors who don’t work for profits There are credit counselors who work on a non-profit basis in different states of the country. They are certified and can be contacted online or via telephone. A list of these can be made, which can be further verified with the office of the State Attorney General and the local consumer protection agency. They provide free credit scores and so do counselors approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Credit card and loan statements Perhaps the simplest way is for a person to approach their credit card or auto loan company and request them to provide free credit scores every month in their statements. This can also be done through Internet banking.