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Turbocharge Your Ride!

Need to sweeten your ride? Want your car to be a chick magnet or do you want a car that people stop and stare at? Then visit www.turbochargerpros.com and give your ride a sweet makeover. No matter what make or model, Turbochargers Pro will have just what you need at competitive prices. They have turbo chargers, superchargers and nose covers in stock for any make or model ready to ship to you. And all orders get UPS shipping for FREE! How cool is FREE shipping? So whether you need replacement parts or are just starting to soup up your ride for the first time, considering visiting www.turbochargerpros.com to get started on the right foot!

Trojan Horses

I am infuriated! My laptop has been infected with a virus, introduced by a trojan horse. Who do the creators of these things thing they are? Now every thirty seconds I get a pop-up telling me I have a "Security Problem" and then several other pop-ups follow. And my system is slower than a snail - it literally takes five minutes to check my mail. Again I say, who do these people think they are? I mean what's the point beyond slowing me down and jacking up my system? I have basic security on my laptop, but also only use it for basic stuff. It just pisses me off because now I have to scan and troubleshoot to figure out how to get rid of the virus.

The Sugar Thing, Pt. 3 - The Challenges

I definitely inherited a sweet tooth. All my life, there was always dessert after dinner. This has created my biggest challenge - after dinner cravings for something sweet. It's like I am not done until I get the dessert. So, my first focus was cutting out the after dinner food - specifically the sugar It wasn't easy by any stretch of the imagination. But 30 lbs. later and still losing, it has been worth it. I have broken the habit - though I will admit to the occasional post-dinner craving. When they occur, I try to0 find something else - an activity, a book or a show - that holds my attention and takes my mind off food. It almost always works! Almost...

My Legs Are Stuck to the Seat!

Yuck! Summer in Ohio are hot and humid and getting sweaty and sticking to your leather seats is a common occurrence if you don't have good a/c in your car. If your a/c compressor isn't cooling like it used to, it is time to visit www.discountacparts.com. Here you will find all the auto a/c parts you need. Discount AC Parts offers a full range of ac compressors for all makes and models, including a BMW AC compressor. Best part, all compressors come with a full lifetime warranty and FREE SHIPPING! So if you're riding around, breaking a sweat, maybe it is time to do yourself and your passengers a big favor and go to www.discountacparts.com and get that car sub-arctic!

Divorce

I am getting a divorce - and it sucks. I mean it was necessary but that fact doesn't make it any easier. We have 1 son and, of course, the biggest concern is how a divorce would affect him. Which is worse, the constant fighting and unhappiness or a divorce? Ultimately, I decided the divorce would be better. So, after a discovery and an ensuing fight, my husband was told to get out of the house, and the divorce was filed 2 months later. I tried to be fair and considerate, but that was not necessarily reciprocated. It definitely got nasty, usually regarding money. Mt husband still has no understanding that he got out easy - he got to walk away with only what he wanted and no responsibility of what was left. I had our son, a house falling down around me, 3 dogs, and all the bills. Then my husband has the nerve to bitch about me needing money - he tells me I am taking everything. Oh, but he had enough to buy an XBox and God only knows what else. So there was a lot of anger. Is a lot of anger over that behavior. Things have gotten better and we are working on our friendship. Our son has adjusted well to where I relocated us, and has a lot of friends. I hope we continue to improve our situation and are good parents.

Trusted Interent - A Real Possibility

Comodo offers services that help keep the Internet safe, such as firewalls and digital certificates that allow businesses to operate securely. This has led Comodo to introduce the idea of a "Trusted Internet" - an Internet that is secure and safe for all users all the time. I myself, love to shop online. If not for the fear of becoming a hermit, I think I would happily do all my shopping online. I am a sucker for better prices and have found that by searching around on the Internet, usually the best price can be found there versus a brick and mortar establishment. But, there is always that concern as I enter my credit card number, that "what if" feeling. What if this site isn't secure? What if it is being hacked right now? What if they get my card number? And that worry is there every single time. I would love to see a company, like Comodo, take the lead and head towards a positively secure Internet for businesses and consumers alike.

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COMODO DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE VISION FOR THE CREATION OF A NEW STATE: THE TRUSTED INTERNET
In 2008, the Comodo companies have continuously innovated and introduced authentication and security technologies to build the foundation of a Trusted Internet.
Jersey City, NJ, August 27, 2008 - "We contend daily with the challenge of figuring out who and what to trust online," said CEO and Chief Security Architect of Comodo CA, Melih Abdulhayoglu. "The Internet has yet to achieve its full potential because we cannot tell the fraudsters from our friends. In 2008, Comodo has worked hard to combat this problem."

The Comodo companies announced their vision and the solutions they have developed for the architecture of the "Trusted Internet", a state that provides everyone increased online safety by introducing trust into every online interaction. The Trusted Internet depends on both authentication and security technologies to protect digital assets and transactions through mutual, real-time trust. Comodo's vision of the Trusted Internet is backed by a fast-growing and diverse team of innovators that deliver new solutions to the market at a faster pace than many other companies in the segment. In 2008 alone, the Comodo companies have introduced at least one new technology a month in the security and authentication categories, bringing the Trusted Internet state closer to all online users and businesses.

The Trusted Internet
The Trusted Internet vision incorporates a variety of authentication and security technologies needed to provide mutual authentication between sites and visitors. Within a Trusted Internet, Comodo empowers users to verify site content, verify site identity, and verify business practices of a site, all while staying safe using a holistic security system that incorporates malware detection, prevention, and removal services. The architecture of a Trusted Internet includes:

Authentication layer
Multi-layered security solutions
A) The Authentication Layer
The core technology model for the Trusted Internet is the Comodo Authentication Layer. This architecture incorporates patent-pending technologies with both centralized and distributed authentication processes. This capability harnesses Comodo CA's core competency in PKI for centralized authentication and innovations in creating platforms for harnessing user generated verification intelligence within a distributed authentication structure. Together, this provides for a balanced authentication infrastructure that addresses a diverse set of needs.

Comodo Centralized Authentication Solutions:

EV SSL for improved online business identity verification
Code Signing Certificates for verification of code publishers
SecureEmail
Two Factor Authentication
Content Verification Certificates
VerificationEngine for content verification (patent-pending, free license)
PCI Vulnerability Management
Comodo Distributed Authentication Solutions:

UserTrust, a free feedback platform for eMerchants
TestmyPC, a free resource to assess the efficacy of a PC's security system
B) Multi-layered prevention, detection and remediation security solutions
Comodo Security Solutions has developed efficient security technologies for businesses and end users to address evolving multi-layered threats. The security architecture integrates prevention, detection and remediation technologies critical for effective security. The solutions within this area include:

TRUSTIX Enterprise Firewall (free license)
Comodo Firewall Pro (free license)
Comodo BackUp (free license)
TrustConnect, encryption services for wireless online sessions
Comodo Firewall Pro PLUS, PC maintenance and remediation service
"In an environment of increasing threats, we must empower all stakeholders within the Internet with tools to deliver the right authentication information quickly at the point of need to protect users and critical assets," said Abdulhayoglu. "The Trusted Internet initiative addresses the industry's and public's most pressing needs for trusted online interactions. It introduces new security and authentication technologies to increase the power of the Internet to improve the lives of millions of people."

The Comodo companies' 2008 Innovations
August - Free Secure Email for Consumers
July - Two-factor authentication for Microsoft SharePoint and Outlook Web Access applications
July - Painless PCI Compliance Program
July - Trustix Enterprise Firewall (V4.81)
June - Unified Communications Certificates (UCC)
May - TrustConnect
April - Automated Provisioning Tools for SSL Deployment
March - TestmyPCSecurity.com
March - Trustix Enterprise Firewall
February - AVSmart™ Warranty
February - Firewall Pro (V3.0.1.6.295)
January - UserTrust


To learn more about the Trusted Internet, please visit the Comodo Manifesto at http://www.comodo.com/corporate/manifesto.html.

About Comodo
The Comodo companies provide the infrastructure that is essential in enabling e-merchants, other Internet-connected companies, software companies, and individual consumers to interact and conduct business via the Internet safely and securely. The Comodo companies offer PKI SSL, Code Signing, Content Verification and E-Mail Certificates; award winning PC security software; vulnerability scanning services for PCI Compliance; secure e-mail and fax services.

Continual innovation, a core competence in PKI, and a commitment to reversing the growth of Internet-crime distinguish the Comodo companies as vital players in the Internet's ongoing development. Comodo secures and authenticates online transactions and communications for over 200,000 business customers and 3,000,000 users of our desktop security products.

For additional information on Comodo - Creating Trust Online™ visit http://www.comodo.com/

The sugar thing, Pt. 2

So I gave up sugar and lost some weight. But why? Well, obviously I was overweight. Really overweight. Its a family trait, actually. Of myself, my mother and my aunt, someone is always dieting or planning a diet or giving up on a diet. And the sugar things goes along with the whole "diets don't work" idea. And now I agree. By giving up sugar, I made a full lifestyle change. I took a major component and just deleted it. I am not saying its easy - it isn't. I like chocolate and cake and milkshakes like everyone else, but it was time to be drastic. I am looking at Diabetes from my dad's side and hypertension from my mom's side. Lucky me. Hopefully, by making this change now, in my early 30's, I will at least be setting myself up to have control over both of those diseases. I would love to say I won't be inflicted by them, but the history is pretty strong. but I know I have made a good choice and the sacrifices are well worth it.

A Sweet Supercharged Ride

I come from a car family - my father worked for Ford for 36 years. I definitely have an appreciation of a sweet ride, especially a souped up turbo-charged ride. I found a great place to help out with the process of souping up you ride, be it a Nissan, a Chevrolet or a sweet Ford supercharger - www.superchargerpros.com will help you supercharger your car. If you are needing superchargers, turbochargers or nose covers, they can help! If you are new to souping up cars, there is even a great section on how the air induction system of a car works and how it can create a "charged" effect when altered. There are links to help you get started, such as Buick supercharger, Mercedes supercharger and Pontiac supercharger - each section giving an overview and also a product search mechanism for your ride. The pricing is extremely competitive and is sure to make this site one of your favorites. And the best part? FREE SHIPPING!! Now you got to love free shipping! The customer service links are easy to find, not hidden like some sites. So take a step toward sweetening your ride!

The Sugar Thing

I love when people ask if I have lost weight - "Why yes, I've lost 30 pounds," I say. And I have. Thirty lbs. in about 3 months. How? People always immediately want to know how. I gave up sugar. Simple. Most people are in total disbelief - they cannot fathom giving up sugar. Well, when the idea was brought up to me, I was certain it was beyond my will power to stop the sweet stuff. But here I am, down 30 lbs. and not missing them. Well, okay, that's a lie, I do occasionally want a piece of hot fudge cake or cookies and cream ice cream, but I can usually muster the will to not give in. Also, I have found that when I do allow myself a treat (treat being defined as anything with more than 3 grams of sugar per serving) I have found my tolerance is very low - 2-3 bites is typically all I can handle. So, I am happy to say, I conquered sugar! I was addicted - now I read labels and it is amazing the amount of sugar I took in. I am no longer a slave to food and never will be again.