Black Friday is the infamous day throughout the United States. Lines wrap around buildings as customers line up outside their favorite stores. They are most likely hoping to be one of the first ones so they can get the free iPod or Gaming System along with the best toys for their kids or the flat screen TV, but it's also a great day to buy a car.

Once the doors open it's a battlefield. There are people fighting over toys and items that make the perfect gift for Christmas. One example of this is illustrated in the horrible movie "Jingle All the Way" in which Arnold Schwarzenegger played the main role before he became the "Governator."

Sidetrack, anyways if you successfully got the items you were looking for and made it through the check out line with the items and your sanity most people would probably consider it a victory. But then you are hit by the realization that you still have to hit four other stores on your list. They may be out of those great items but you still have to try. Oh and by the way it's only 2:30 a.m. at this point in time.

But 3:00 a.m. means the next store. Just be careful of the crowds because you could possibly be injured in a fight over a product. Or like the Walmart victim from last year: trampled. Although most likely this year there will likely be more safety procedures and crowd control implemented this year. So the lines might be longer and possibly fewer people allowed in the store at a time.

There are historic deals at these stores on Black Friday if you can put up with the crowds, the traffic, and everything else. Generally, people think of electronics, clothing, and toys when Black Friday is mentioned but it is also a great day to buy a new car, truck or SUV.

Analysts looked at daily car pricing for the last several years and found that discounts on Black Friday are on average, the best of the entire year. Discounts from dealerships, manufacturers, incentives, all add up to make the highest discounts of the year.

The reason most people don't go car shopping on Black Friday or even know about it is because most people keep their cars for years. They aren't constantly looking around for the best deals. Another aspect is that customers know the price beforehand with other Black Friday items unlike a car. Because of the make, model, and the features a vehicle offers the prices are individually negotiated so it's difficult to know ahead of time if you will be getting a good deal.

The deals are great on this day. The average discount on November 27 for a new car is 7.5% while the day before and after is just over 6%. Whereas, on any other day throughout the year, car shoppers usually get 4.7% less than the sticker price quotes.

If you're looking to buy a car, Black Friday is the best time. Not only will you get those discounts but because the economy is crippled and automobile companies are struggling they will offer better discounts to try and move more cars off the lot. Dealerships are hoping this year that their marketing will work and people will come car shopping. The discounts offered will be some of the best in years and hard to top.

If an individual is not getting enough vitamin D they are more likely to suffer from strokes, heart disease, and even death. The US study found that 77 percent of individuals are more likely to die early if they have low levels of Vitamin D than those with normal levels.

The study looked at 27,686 Utah patients that were age 50 and over that had no history of cardiovascular disease. They found that if you're not outside or taking supplements 45 percent of people are more likely to develop coronary artery disease and 78 percent are more likely to have a stroke. The research was done by the Intermountain Medical Center's Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

By looking at the numbers one can see how important Vitamin D is in our lives. It keeps our hearts and bones strong. Plus it helps lower the risks of cardiovascular diseases. This breakthrough could have a significant impact on keeping our bodies healthy.

The solution is simple. By increasing Vitamin D you can lower your health risks. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. So this research will help make a dent in the number of deaths from this disease.

Vitamin D plays an important role in our bodies. It regulates our key body functions like blood pressure, as well as inflammation, and glucose which are all linked to heart disease. The deficiency of the vitamin is also closely linked to musculoskeletal disorders.

The definitive link hasn't been established yet between vitamin D and heart disease because the study was only observational. But from this study there will be random treatment trials for patients with insufficient vitamin D levels. Currently two thirds of Utahans are not getting enough of the vitamin.

Pretty soon experts will start the random treatment trials and hopefully be able to form some conclusions. Experts performed the study and will continue to work with individuals in Utah because of the high percentage of Mormons that don't drink alcohol or use tobacco. Experts believe that this will allow them to primarily focus on the study of vitamin D's effects on our cardiovascular system.

Formerly patients had been divided into three groups depending on their vitamin D levels – normal, low, or very low. Then they were followed for a year in order to determine if they developed a type of heart disease. This study is important and hopefully paving the way to a healthier and longer future that will cut down the number of Americans dying each year from heart disease.

It would also be nice to just pop some more vitamins or spend more time in the sun and know that you are increasing your levels and possibly lowering your risk of heart disease. Heart disease is a terrible disease that affects thousands of Americans each year and it would be a blessing if we could keep our loved ones around a little bit longer.

Federal authorities busted eight people from Russia, Moldova, and Estonia for what authorities are calling "one of the most sophisticated computer hacking rings in the world." The ring was able to successfully steal $9 million in less than 12 hours by hacking into payroll debit card information last November.

Hackers are everywhere but the fact that they came from Estonia and Moldova is fascinating. Russia has lots of hackers but Moldova and Estonia aren't the first places most people think of when it comes to brilliant hackers.

The money came up missing from the Royal Bank of Scotland Group in Atlanta in 2008. The band of hackers was able to successfully break the encryption that was protecting customer data on payroll debit cards at the bank. After breaking in, and stealing the customer date they even raised the account limits on the compromised accounts. Thus getting even more money and messing up numerous accounts.

Then the ring of hackers had a group of "cashers" set up. There were 44 counterfeit payroll debit cards in which $9 million was withdrawn from over 2,100 ATMS in 280 cities worldwide.  Most of which were located in the U.S. The investigation is ongoing but at least the authorities won indictments against the eight people. This was a monstrous undertaking and it would be interesting to know the man hours and logistics that went behind this operation.

Hacking is a huge problem and it's only getting worse. Attacks are launched continuously at private sites as well as government sites. There are hackers that work alone, for companies, and their governments. Just last summer North Korea started a new military unit with 100 hackers onboard.

This special military unit of hackers was given the specific duty of infiltrating enemy networks and stealing sensitive data. The group is also responsible for creating malicious programs that have the ability to take down IT infrastructure if a war breaks out.

This is no laughing matter and the idea is terrifying. There are constantly reports on the news about cyber attacks against the U.S. government usually from North Korea, China, or Russia. Just a few months ago hackers got into the U.S. electric grid and government websites. They were responsible for disruptions and viruses that completely shut down the system for two weeks.

IT Security is extremely important and there is a high demand for professionals. Governments and companies are constantly looking for specialists with the skills, knowledge, and ability to solve problems. They earn high salaries and are responsible for the security of the site which protects the operations of the site as well as data and money.

Massive cyber attacks not only affect customers and companies, but also citizens. Everyday at every hour and every single minute there are cyber attacks. Anything is possible with a computer and the internet, which is why these attacks are so dangerous. There is a high demand for IT professionals that specialize in security and fighting off hackers and their malicious programs.

Everyone has enemies out there and it's important to protect yourself from attacks. A degree in Information Technology and Security will put you on the fast track to a  career that will protect companies and government from outside attacks. This is a billion dollar business and you may be able to prevent the next $9 million dollar hacking job from happening.