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Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 Your e-mail address will never be sold to anyone, ever. I promise!		Today's top stories... Criminals use celebrity names to lure victims Searching for the latest celebrity gossip? Be careful. You could end up with a virus. Criminals are luring people in with famous names. Which celebrity name is the most dangerous? Brad Pitt. Nearly 99,000 credit cards compromised Thousands of card numbers were stolen from the clothing store Forever 21. The thefts date to 2004. Protecting your identity is more important than ever. I'll tell you the best way to do it. FCC seeks help for DTV switchover The FCC is asking more retailers to sell converter boxes. Many are available online. But the FCC wants them in stores like Best Buy and Wal-Mart. Nursing homes get help in DTV transition The government is providing coupons to offset the cost of converter boxes. But nursing home residents and post office box holders weren't eligible. That policy has been changed. iPhone slows release of BlackBerry Bold The BlackBerry Bold is available in more than a dozen countries. But U.S. residents will have to wait. The iPhone is clogging AT&T's data network. The Bold won't be released until that is resolved. GPS makers tout new features Manufacturers are playing up software features on new GPS units. Tasks like lane change assistance and smart routing are popular. What GPS features do you like? Sound off on my Message Board. Nearly all kids are gamers A recent survey found that gaming is a big part of youth culture. Nearly everyone, including girls, regularly plays games. And gaming is no longer a solitary activity. Every day, Team Komando produces some of the best content you'll find anywhere on the Internet. Here is a sampling of what's new on our site today! • Enter to Win: Today only, enter to win eMedia’s Guitar Method CD-ROM package ($149.95 VALUE) during the Komando.com Giveaway of the Day. Tomorrow, you have a chance to win a Palm Centro Smartphone ($99 VALUE). • Video of the Day: Computers can be frustrating. But be careful how you handle them. One might just decide to fight back. • Cool Site of the Day: Looking for a different way to search the Web? A different kind of search engine lets you preview sites before visiting. • Digital Minute, on your radio: Can you really trust product reviews online? Many are submitted anonymously. They may not be accurate. • Free Download of the Day: Older Microsoft Office files aren't always compatible with today's Office software. But converting files isn't hard. • Tip on the site: Changing an e-mail address can be tricky. Many things could be tied to that address. You don't want to forget anything. There's more below, but first a word from us... The 2-Way Radio Set That No Family Should Be Without! • Offering up to a 14 mile range • Great for hiking, traveling, boating or    even taking kids to the mall! BUY NOW Other Items of Interest Battery-Free Emergency LED Spotlight Fake Security Camera With LED Bookmarking your podcasts Podcasts are a great way to catch shows on your schedule. But many podcasts can easily top an hour. If you stop, it can be hard to find your place again. I've got a simple solution. Video games with educational benefits There are plenty of reasons to play video games. You can now add education to that list. Many games exercise the mind. You'll find some great ones in my recent tip. See you tomorrow! Kim :)

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