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Have you been looking to get a great looming new watch? Well if you are in the market for a new watch for your self or even as a gift for someone that you know of that would enjoy a nice new watch then let me tell you about some nice watches that I came across on the web recently. I was perusing the stock over at The Watchery to see what kinds of watches that they had available. I was particularly drawn to their selection of Omega watches. If you have not had a look at them you really need to as they are some great looking watches, and at decent prices too. And whether you are interested in the omega seamaster or the beautiful Omega Constellation Ladies’ Mini Watch Stainless Steel Mother-of-Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel watch that I have pictured below you will certainly be able to find something that is high quality and looks great on the wrist of who ever it is that you are buying it for – be it for your self or for someone else that you know. So I urge you to head on over to the site for The Watchery and have a look at their collection of fine watches. You are certain to find what you are looking for in their selection. And then you can get a really high quality watch at a great price. So be sure to check them out today and order up that new watch or watches now!

The 2008 National Book Festival happens later this week. It is sponsored by the Library of Congress. As usual, the event takes place in Washington, DC. At the 2008 National Book Festival there will be over 70 authors in attendance. And First Lady Laura Bush is the official host.

For more info, check out the official website.

Where: The National Mall between 3rd and 7th streets
When: September 27, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Cost: Free

You know, no matter what you are using your computers to do on the web you need to always have internet security on your mind. Sure, it is not something that you think about all that often. But it really should be. Of course, it would be nice if you did not have to and you could just totally trust everyone on the web. A company called Comodo has been talking about something called the Trusted Internet that deals with creating a trust on the web so that we can all communicate and collaborate without worry of security issues. You may have heard of Comodo before now as they are a leader in the internet security industry. In fact, they offer consumers some free internet safety tools for download, like a firewall. You should check that out for your self today!

Have a look at this press release for some additional info.

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 – AVSmartâ„¢ 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 Onlineâ„¢ visit http://www.comodo.com/

If you are a Sex and the City fan you had to have asked yourself this. What were they like as teens? If so, you can find out soon! Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell is going to write her first teen novels as part of a two-book deal. The first book will be titled: The Carrie Diaries. You can look for it in fall of 2010. The first novel will look at main character Carrie Bradshaw’s formative high school years.

Are you running behind on that New Year’s resolution to get fit and have the best in shape body that you can possibly have? If so, it is not too late to get to work. In fact, a great way to jump right in and get a full body three in one workout has just arrived and it is called XFLOWSION. What is so awesome about XFLOWSIONâ„¢ is that is combines the best moves from what I think are the best workouts for your body – dance, yoga and martial arts. In fact, I have been doing some yoga on certain days, some martial arts on other days and dance on even different days – that is why I am so excited about XFLOWSIONâ„¢ since I can combine the workout programs that I love to do a bit more easily. XFLOWSIONâ„¢ comes to your door on 4 DVDs, 2 audio CDs and 2 guidebooks. That means no more driving around town to hit the martial arts place, the dance studio and the yoga class. Now you can do it all in the comfort of your living room with celebrity trainer Eric Paskel. Eric is responsible for some of the hottest bodies in Hollywood, so you know that XFLOWSIONâ„¢ will be great for you and that little black dress! And best of all, you will have fun doing it with XFLOWSIONâ„¢! Why not check out XFLOWSIONâ„¢ and see if you agree that it is the ultimate three in one workout.