Kim Komando Show Daily News - Friday, Dec. 19, 2008

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Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 Your e-mail address will never be sold to anyone, ever. I promise!		Today's top stories... America isn’t prepared for cyberwar The results of a two-day cyberwar simulation are not good. The United States is unprepared. There were problems in leadership, planning and communications. Cyberattacks could become more common. ‘Tis the season for free shipping Online stores are helping Christmas shoppers procrastinate. Many are offering free shipping. Others have extended shipping deadlines. This is due to slow sales. How’s your shopping going? Hit the Message Board. Site ranks quality of nursing homes Medicare and Medicaid have begun ranking nursing homes online. The 15,800 homes that participate in the public insurance systems are ranked. Users can also learn about alternatives to nursing homes. Olympians focus on gaming Michael Phelps and Shaun White are turning to gaming. White has launched a video game. Phelps’ first game is due in 2010. They hope to match the success of skateboarder Tony Hawk’s games. Decline forecast in flat-panel TV sales U.S. sales of flat-panel TVs are expected to drop in 2009. This will be the first decline in TV sales in a decade. Sales in emerging markets may offset the declines. Need a TV? Learn how to get a deal! Chinese man wins online vigilantism case Wang Fei has won China’s first case against online vigilantism. Zhang Leyi posted details about Wang online after the suicide of Wang’s wife. Wang lost his job and his family was harassed. Last-minute tech gifts for about $50 The last-minute Christmas rush is on! Are you in a sweat? Relax. I have some great last-minute gift ideas that won’t break the bank. Learn about them all in my weekly column at USAToday. WOW! EXTRA HOUR THIS WEEKEND! This Saturday morning, I will be taking your calls for a whole four hours! The extra hour will be broadcast when I take a winter trip. So, if you have a question about something digital, let me help! It takes just three easy steps: 1.) Call the LIVE broadcast. That's this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the East Coast, or, if you live on the West Coast, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. 2.) Know the phone number. It is, of course, toll-free 1-888-825-5254. 3.) Talk to me. That's all there is to it! 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! • Only 3 More Days to Enter: You love free things, right? Well, we love giving away things every single day on Komando.com. Today, we are giving away a Microsoft Hardware Prize Package. This $240 package includes Microsoft's SideWinder X6 Keyboard, Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 and Wireless Laser Desktop 7000. What a great Christmas gift! Enter here now for your chance to win. And make sure to check out the Grand Prizes, too! • Video of the Day: There’s nothing better than a Christmas tree. But all those lights need power. One mall is using a unique energy source. • Cool Site of the Day: Book groups are a great way to share a love of reading. But what if you don't have a local book club? Just jump online. • Digital Minute, on your radio: Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? I have some great ideas! But watch out--you may get sticker shock! • Free Download of the Day: Want your Webmail on your desktop? Some providers say no. But, guess what, you can do it anyway. • Tip on the site: Printing photos at home is fun. But doing it right takes some work. What printer, ink and paper do you need? I can tell you. There's more below, but first a word from us... Snuggle in to a Soft Plush Luxury Robe! Everyone deserves some comfort and relaxation. This robe provides exactly that! It's the best & softest robe on the planet...guranteed! Get it for the people that deserve to be pampered in your life! MAKES A GREAT GIFT! Other Items of Interest Glowing Faith Tealights Kitchen Animal Hot Pads Sell your old gear locally We all love Christmas. But gift-giving can leave you with a financial hangover. So, why not make some cash off unwanted stuff? Forget the yard sale! My tip will help you sell your things online to local buyers. Buying a used or refurbished laptop I normally don’t recommend used or refurbished computers. But they’re a great way to save money in tough times. Need a new laptop? Find out what to look for in a used or refurbished machine. Kim :)

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