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ISLANDIA, NY ? CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) has been named a finalist in multiple categories for the Reader Trust awards, presented as part of the 2012 SC Magazine Awards.

The company and its products were recognized in the following categories which honor best-in-class security products and services:

? CA DLP for Best Data Leak Prevention;
? CA Identity Manager for Best Identity Management application;
? CA Arcot RiskFort? for Best Fraud Prevention; and
? CA Arcot WebFort® with CA ArcotID® for Best Multi-factor product.

?It?s great to see such a strong representation of our security portfolio named as finalists in the 2012 SC Awards US,? said Mike Denning, general manager, Security business, CA Technologies. ?This is a testament to our team?s dedication to ensure we are delivering the right solutions to address our customers? biggest security concerns when it comes to controlling users, their access and what they can do with information.?

Vendors and service providers who offer a product and/or service for the commercial, government, academic, nonprofit or other industries entered the Reader Trust category. SC Magazine readers selected CA Technologies identity and access management and information protection solutions from hundreds of entries submitted across 33 technology categories. Winners will be selected by SC Magazine readers, comprised of security and technology experts from large, medium and small enterprises across all major vertical markets.

In its 15th year, the annual SC Awards showcase the best solutions, services and professionals while recognizing achievement and technical excellence. SC Magazine distinguishes the achievements of the security professionals in the trenches, the innovations happening in the vendor and service provider communities and the passionate work of government, commercial and nonprofits – all working to help improve global security.

?Congratulations CA Technologies! An esteemed group of readers has recognized your solution as one of the industry?s best,? said SC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Illena Armstrong. ?This year, we mixed things up a bit and added four new categories: Best Cloud Computing Security, Best Fraud Prevention Solution, Best NAC Product and Best Database Security ? driving even more submissions than the previous year. At the SC Awards gala, we look forward to hearing the stories of innovation and victory, as we encounter a new frontier of corporate security threats designed to steal the heart of an organization, its data.?

Winners of this year?s SC Awards US will be announced at a gala dinner and award ceremony in San Francisco on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.

About SC Magazine

SC Magazine provides IT security professionals with in-depth and unbiased information through timely news, comprehensive analysis, cutting-edge features, contributions from thought leaders and the best, most extensive collection of product reviews in the business. By offering a consolidated view of IT security through independent product tests and well-researched editorial content that provides the contextual backdrop for how these IT security tools will address larger demands put on businesses today, SC Magazine enables IT security pros to make the right security decisions for their companies. The brand?s portfolio includes the SC World Conference and Expo, SC Congress Canada, SC Magazine Awards, SC Directory, SC Magazine Newswire and SC Magazine IT Security Executives Forums

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About CA Technologies

CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments ? from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies innovative products and services provide the insight and control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at www.ca.com.

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According to an article on Product-reviews it’s a little surprising Microsoft has launched an official Xbox Live app for the iOS platform and as far as they are aware this is the first time Microsoft has done this for a rival product.

Anyway, the MY Xobx Live app for iOS devices enables the user to experience Xox Live wherever they go and can connect with their Xbox Live friend along with tracking and comparing achievements and even change your 3D avatar.

With the My Xbox Live iOS app the user can use their iPhone, iPod Touch or Apple iPad to jump right in to Microsoft’s games hub and learn all about the latest live apps and games and access Xbox Spotlight feeds to receive breaking news, game tips, gamer spotlight, tricks and more.

So if you are one of the Xbox gamers with an iOS device you can now get in on the action by hitting up iTunes and downloading the My Xbox Live app for free.

As it stands Microsoft has only released the My Xbox Live app to the iOS platform and for some reason has decided to overlook the Android platform for now at least, but who knows, maybe Microsoft will eventually deliver an Xbox Live app for Android at some point in the future.

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PARIS, December 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –

dooyoo.co.uk, the comparison site that hosts a wealth of reviews to inform and benefit customers, recently revealed annual data that has exposed trends in the consumer market over the past year.

Their reviews, which are collated monthly, are good indicators of which products respond to customers needs and to seasonal shifts.

With Christmas season now in full swing and the festive period ahead a golden stretch for consumer purchasing activity, sources at dooyoo.co.uk suspect that there will be a period of purchase before the storm and flurry of future online review activity post-Christmas.

A spokesperson at dooyoo.co.uk commented;

The Christmas period shifts focus to the purchasing of products. We saw a similar trend in August. Writings were at their all-year highest by the end of August, another key month; another key seasonal shift. Reviews were thick and fast after a summer spent sampling purchased fragrances. Writing increased significantly in October after late summer spending and we anticipate an increase of post-Christmas reviews as customers report the benefits of their fragrance gifts.

This speculation makes sense when keeping in mind the significance of Octobers key status as a more stable period after summer spending and the month that moves into Christmas planning and purchasing. It would hold logic that October revealed a peak in reviews before consumers began their Christmas spending, ready to review again in the New Year.

With a high peak in reviews after summer in October, dooyoo.co.uk should expect to see a growth in review activity post the flood of Christmas buying.

The site is an educated, informed platform where customers who have first-hand experiences of fragrances, can offer their subjective review and become a helpful guide to prospective buyers.

About dooyoo.co.uk

dooyoo.co.uk is the social shopping website with a strong community that provides information regarding the online shopping experience, including reviews on products and shops, product details, prices and shop details to all online users. dooyoos dynamic Internet platform helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions as a result of dooyoo members collaborative commitment and involvement. The mixture of services – advice, bargain hunting and professional reviews – offers maximum comfort to everyone shopping online. The exchange of shopping tips and product reviews is the platforms special value. The dooyooCommunitys collective intelligence creates up-to-date independent product evaluations of more than 1.5 million products.

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MISSOULA, Mont., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –The Electronic Cigarette Guy website (http://www.electroniccigaretteguy.com) recently announced a total site redesign, that now features reviews of current electronic cigarette products from actual users of these products.

Product information has been made available by Rob, who was a longtime smoker himself. Now 34 years old and a father of four children, he attributes his interest in e-cigarettes to an accidental discovery of them in 2009, which he now uses on a daily basis.

Over the past three years I have put in a lot of time researching these devices — Ive spent a lot of my own money on them, said Rob. I guess by now I must own over 20 different models, some of them very early models that pale in comparison to what is available to the consumer today.

According to Rob, I wanted to make this site an important resource for persons who were once just like me — bewildered and confused by all the different makes and models. The real difficulty here stems from the fact that every single manufacturer of e-cigarette devices claims to be the best. And of course, manufacturer websites will go to great lengths to convince you that their device is the best ever invented.

Adding to the confusion, he says, is the fact that many review websites in this area simply display reviews that are, in fact, fictional, made up by the operators of the website.

Having fake reviews is certainly no help to the average person who is looking for objective feedback on the merits or shortcomings of e-cigarette devices and accessories. We have set a goal to offer the very best electronic cigarette reviews of any site on the Web today. We are accomplishing this by soliciting product feedback from actual users of these devices. In fact, any e-cigarette device user is welcome to leave their comments and feedback on any of the products discussed on our site.

The Electronic Cigarette Guy site reviews include a summary chart for each brand/manufacturer, which shows some at-a-glance information on each product such as kit prices, cartridge flavors, the nicotine levels available, average shipping (delivery) times, and overall user rating.

If coupon codes are available, the site also includes a handy one-click button to navigate directly to the official manufacturer site when the consumer is ready to make a purchase.

Commenting further, Rob noted that We have tried to provide very detailed kinds of information, so that if, for example, someone wanted to look up the safe cig review, they could find this information quickly and easily. You can locate specific products if that interests you. We tried not to leave anything out. If you want to know exactly what is included with each type of e-cigarette kit, like the Njoy electronic cigarette, we have that listed for you. If you are interested in purchasing bulk packs of cartridges, or want to know what battery or charger options are available, you can find it there as well.

User ratings are specified in five different areas: overall value, flavor, speed of shipment, customer service helpfulness and an overall rating. The site also boasts a detailed FAQ section, which gives helpful information explaining what e-cigarette devices are, how they work, questions about safety, their correct operation, cleaning and maintenance.

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Customer reviews from Amazons product page for Defense Technology 56895 MK-9 Stream, 1.3% Red Band/1.3% Blue Band Pepper Spray:

# I tried the Defense Technology 56895 MK-9 Stream Pepper Spray on my kids when they failed to vacate the kitchen last summer and was very unimpressed with the results. Although the children cried a lot and complained, none of them fell to the ground in agonizing and debilitating pain. I found this to be exceptionally disheartening because I was hoping to use the Defense Technology 56895 MK-9 Stream Pepper Spray to remove some kids from my lawn. I guess I will be forced to fall back on more effective (but expensive!) drone strikes for my crowd-control needs.

# I now use Defense Technology 56895 MK-9 Stream, 1.3% Red Band/1.3% Blue Band Pepper Spray on all my cuisine that needs a little extra kick — seafood, pasta, and pizza all get the UC Davis treatment at my house. The bloody Marys are just amazing. I cant wait for this years Christmas party! And dont start any of that liberal whining about the Right to Assemble or protest peacefully. No one gave those scrambled eggs the right to assemble on my plate. The Constitution is for sissies, except for the Second Amendment, which should be followed to the letter.

# Worst, chemical weapon, ever. Save your money and buy billy clubs

# With a simple, nonchalant spraying action, you can be sure to cause great distress among unruly protesters, ensuring that their freedoms of speech, assembly, and protest are eliminated in favor of screaming in agony and writhing on the ground. …Remember, this product does entail some risk of blowback, however. Careless use could lead to international notoriety, universal condemnation, lawsuits, loss of your job, and becoming an internet meme.

# I know the first thing you thought when you saw the red canister: Thats girly. This isnt the fire department, ladies. Bro: its okay. You want your targets to see this coming! ….This is space age domination technology. Works on citizens. AND ALIENS!!

# Whenever I need to breezily inflict discipline on unruly citizens, I know I can trust Defense Technology 56895 MK-9 Stream, 1.3% Red Band/1.3% Blue Band Pepper Spray to get the job done! …When I feel threatened by students, no matter how unarmed, peaceful and seated they may be, I know that Defense Technology 56895 MK-9 Stream, 1.3% Red Band/1.3% Blue Band Pepper Spray has got my back as I casually spray away at point blank range. It really is the Cadillac of citizen repression technology. Buy a whole case!

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Beauty brand Sephora?s app for iPhones and iPads allows users to browse and buy products, track launches, read product reviews, locate stores with GPS and look up previous purchases.

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Kashtray
Ingenious Imports is the company that created the Kashtray, and I’ve got to say that it is pretty ingenious. The product is a ceramic ashtray with a built-in metal cleaning pin for removing ash from your favorite smoking device. Works great on pipes, bong stems, and even vaporizers! This would be a great holiday gift and I really dig mine, so grab one for yourself and one for a friend.
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Vapir NO2
Vapir is not a new company; in fact, they have been making vaporizers for over a decade. So we wanted to check out the newest edition to the market, the NO2. This thing is amazing! In fact, I think it is one of the best portable vaporizers I have tried. When plugged in, it heats to temp at an amazing rate and is ready to use in seconds. When I first opened up the box, I was stoked at how much the unit comes with: extra screens, bamboo cleaning sticks, mouthpiece, everything. At first, I was concerned with the size of the bowl and thought it was too small. But after using it last weekend, I was surprised. The bowl lasts and lasts, and so much herb is conserved versus a pipe or bong! Flavors are enhanced and the vapors don’t stink up your house like smoke does. This would be an incredible gift for the holidaze, and you would be a lucky duck to receive one! To learn more or to find an authorized dealer visit:
www.vapir.com

Living Intentions
We received a bunch of goodies from the Living Intentions Company; they produce all natural, raw products and snacks, from super foods to seeds and everything in-between. They take a culinary gourmet approach to making their products and they are all products you can feel good about putting into your body. Raw foods contain the essential enzymes that increase and strengthen our body’s natural healing process. We absolutely loved all of the products that came our way and wanted to tell NUG readers to check out this amazing company. You can learn more at:

http://web.mac.com/livingintentions/LI_Site/About_Us.html

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We outline exactly how we test digital cameras when performing a product review.

Don’t get us wrong–doing camera reviews is a lot of fun but there’s a lot more to it than charging the battery, going for a walkdigital camera in handand snapping away. Here’s how we do it.

At Digital Trends, we want our product reviews to provide readers with insight into a product’s technical performanceand its usability. To that end, we go beyond specs and measurements by placing emphasis on the user experience. For cameras, that means taking a close look at all the little touches that, taken together, make the difference between an ordinary camera and one you’ll want to buy and carry around with you at all times.

Opening The Box

We do not test prototypes or any camera that is not ready for primetime. We get full production models so the camera we test is the same as the one you’ll pick up at the store or delivered by UPS/FedEx. When it arrives, we unpack the camera and all of the supplied accessories. At that point, the battery gets charged which typically takes 2-3 hours.

Build Quality and Styling

When the battery is charged and placed in the camera, we turn it on, following the same instructions as you would for setting the time and date. Amazingly, we read the supplied owner’s manual. Yes, it’s heresy to admit, but no matter how many cameras we test, all are different and have their own nuances. At this point we begin walking through the menu system. This gives us a strong indication as to the camera’s overall engineering and design. A clunky or obtuse menu system usually means the company really hasn’t thought through the entire user experience. Fortunately, most top makers have improved their user interfaces dramatically over the years. They’re not iPhones or iPads, but good progress has been made. However, some companies bury important features deeply in the menu system and we point this out in our reviews, hoping beyond hope they take the hint and make positive changes for the next generation.

Next, we closely examine every camera, noting the position of the many buttons, levers and keys. Again, like the menu system, properly identified and logically placed controls are strong indicators a camera will be a winner or loser–at least ergonomically–picture and video quality is another story. What makes a pleasing industrial design is as individual as your favorite food or car. That doesn’t stop us from giving our opinion and it’s one that’s been honed by handling hundreds of cameras over the years. Again personal preferences are just that but we know a clunker when we see/handle one and will share our thoughts, no matter how touchy company ego.

Performance Testing

Once we’ve set the date/time and generally given the camera a careful examination, it’s time to load a memory card. Typically we use Class 6 or 10 SDHC or high-speed CompactFlash media. We always do a deep formatting of the card before we start shooting. Quality settings are adjusted to maximum levels for stills and movie clips. If a camera offers a RAW option, we’ll shoot RAW+JPEG as well as straight JPEGs. Continuous (burst) modes will be engaged whenever possible. Movies will also be set to top resolution. At this point, it’s time to start taking photographs and videos.

We’ll readily admit it’s a lot of fun taking new cameras with us wherever and whenever. Depending on the time of year, of course, subject matter will change dramatically as will location. If we’re testing an interchangeable lens camera, we’ll bring all the lenses supplied by the manufacturer in a sturdy backpack. We like taking our review samples to various locales, using them just as you would. That means we typically start off in auto mode. Again depending on the model, we’ll then move through all the options on the mode dial such as aperture- and shutter-priority as well as the various Scene modes. Increasingly, more cameras have art and special effects filters and we’ll capture our share of these shots as well. We’ll shoot videos but not nearly as many compared to stills. In the course of weeks-long shoots, we’ll take many hundreds of images and dozens of movie clips.

Checking Them Out

When we’re done, we review our efforts in a variety of ways–directly on a 50-inch HDTV via HDMI and via card readers on a PC. The large display gives a great indication of video quality as any compression artifacts will easily make themselves apparent as will any colors shifts and rolling shutter “jelly” effects. We don’t perform audiophile-level tests just let our years-long experience let us know if sound is pleasing or not. Scrolling through hundreds of images using a TV remote is not the most pleasant thing so we use the computer for that task.

Our Samsung monitors are calibrated using the supplied software and then we settle in for “pixel peeping.” When we find an interesting photo we proceed to enlarge it 100% or more in order to closely examine it. This gives us a real indication of color quality and the impact of digital noise. Besides our “real world” photos, we also take a series of shots of a test subject–a multi-colored beaded lampshadewith the flash off, of course. This not only shows when noise starts to kick in and degrade the photos but how well a camera’s image stabilization system functions.

As we’re doing the pixel-peeping, we’ll note which image we want to print. We do not make any changes to the file, such as Auto Fix–we want to see what the camera captures without any software fixes. At this point, we’ll make 8.5x11full-bleed prints on photo glossy inkjet paper with a 5-color Canon Pixma all-in-one printer using pigment-based ink (48001200 DPI). This gives us a proverbial hard copy to closely examine.

And The Envelope, Please

Once our testing and review process is complete, we take into consideration a camera’s overall performance, its cost and the competition it faces with similarly priced and featured models. Although prices of mainstream digital cameras have dropped as megapixel counts have risen, more pixels doesn’t mean better photos/videos. Cameras are much more than their imaging sensors and sometimes you really have to spend more for the best results. That’s why we do extensive hands-on reviews rather than merely recite speeds and feeds.

We want readers to walk away from our reviews with a solid idea of what it would be like to own any particular model, and whether the camera in question might be a good fit for your needs.

As always, we value reader feedback and will take comments, requests and questions into consideration as we refine our testing processes to reflect the needs of our readers.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ –
Today, FindTheBest, an unbiased, data-driven comparison engine announces its partnership with eCoustics, an unbiased guide for consumer electronics product reviews and technology news.

In announcing their partnership, FindTheBest has built eCoustics 24 custom comparisons, including: All-in-One Printers, Camcorders, Camera Lenses, Car Stereos, Cell Plans, Desktop Computers, Digital Cameras, eReaders, External Hard Drives, Game Consoles, GPS Systems, Graphics Cards, Headphones, Laptops and Notebooks, Metal Detectors, Mobile Broadband Plans, Netbooks, Piano Keyboards, Projectors, Smartphones, Tablets, Universal Remotes, Video Games and HDTVs.

These comparisons allow consumers to find electronic products of interest, narrow options based on filters important to them, and compare results in a simple, side-by-side comparison chart.

eCoustics CEO and Founder, Brian Mitchell, said, “The question I get asked most often by shoppers is what should I buy. With aggregated Smart Ratings and quick resorting by feature set, FindTheBest makes deciding what to buy is easier than ever.”

eCoustics is one of a handful of sites FindTheBest has partnered with to date, as FindTheBest continues to expand its data-driven content platform to external sites.

Woody Robinson, Business Development Manager at FindTheBest, said he’s excited to announce the partnership. “eCoustics represents a great electronics resource that I’m really happy to be working with. Their narrative is a perfect fit for our data-driven comparisons, and will likely prove to be a great reference for electronics consumers and enthusiasts alike.”

ABOUT FindTheBest

FindTheBest is an unbiased, data-driven comparison engine. We organize and present data in a consumer-friendly format so that you can make quick and informed decisions based on what’s important to you.

ABOUT eCoustics

eCoustics categorizes consumer electronics news, reviews, articles, buying guides and prices on a range of topics from home and car audio equipment to computers, home theater and other gadgets.

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