May 22 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #218 Mark Donaldson

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I have published the May 22 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #218 Mark Donaldson.

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May 22 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #218 Mark Donaldson


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Clif Notes Newsletter, Feb 2007 http://freewarewiki.com/ClifNotes

"The COOLSITES Newsletter - find the coolest links here. This fella named Mark Donaldson has been sending out his lists of cool sites since 2003. I'd never heard of him before last week. One day I was Googling myself to see who was posting links to my newsletter, and I found his website. I guess he's mentioned my newsletter at least 3 times. I like the COOLSITES website too, but I think it could use some reformatting to make it a bit easier to read. What I really like is the content there. Mark must really read a lot of stuff on the web and he takes the best links then tells you about them." http://freewarewiki.com/CoolSitesNewsletter


I don't know why Clif hasn't published his newsletter since 4-12-9

Last newsletter http://freewarewiki.com/ClifNotesNewsletter090412

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Security News and Links

I get these links and news from good sources however I do not test the programs myself because I just don't have the time. The definitive source of rogue info is Spyware Warrior- Rogue-Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm


They Tried To Scam Me

I got 4 new scam emails this week. Mark


Here they are:


From: Mr. Hopewell Clifford
Tel: +27 73 0544050
Email: hopeclifford RemoveThis @gmail.com

Attention: Director

I write, asking for your indulgence in re-profiling funds to tune of Twenty Million United States Dollars (US$20m) which we want to keep safely overseas under your supervision.

In other words, we would like you to receive the said funds on our behalf. The Funds were derived over time from a project awarded to a foreign firm by my Department, and presently the actual contract cost have been paid to the original project executors, leaving the balance in the tune of the said amount which we have in principle obtained approval to remit overseas.

Currently, I work as a Director of Projects at The Department of Minerals & Energy here in Pretoria South Africa . I have the authority and approval of my partners involved in this transaction to negotiate a suitable compensation for your participation and I propose 30 percent, while we also propose that we receive 60 percent and 10 percent be earmarked for purposes of taxation and transactional expenses that will be involved before and after the funds is approved and remitted into your account.

This endeavor has a minimal risk factor on your part provided you treat it with the utmost discretion. You are advised to reach me through email or phone correspondence.

Please call me on (+27 73 0544050) or email me to (hopeclifford@gmail.com) for more details about this deal. If you don’t get me on phone you can equally call my partner Mr. Matthew Zoleka on +27 731695780

I kindly wait to hear from you.

Yours Sincerely,

Mr.Hopewell Clifford




United Nations Donation Programme 2009.

NOTIFICATION FOR DONATION TO YOU FOR DEVELOPMENT AT YOUR REGION.

United Nations Development Programme, and Charity in conjunction with the
Ecowas, Europen Union, are giving out a yearly donation of US$850,000.00
(Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand United States Dollars) as specific
Donations/Grants
to 40 lucky international recipients worldwide.

This is to inform you that your Email address have won a prize money of
US$850,000.00 (Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand United States Dollars) as one
of the final recipients of a Cash Grant/Donation for your own personal,
education
and business development for this year 2009.

Based on the email random selection exercise of internet websites and
millions
of supermarket cash invoices worldwide, you were selected among the lucky
recipients to receive the award sum of US$850,000.00 (EightHundred and Fifty
Thousand United
States Dollars) as charity donations/aid from the UNDP, ECOWAS, EU and the
UNO
in accordance with the enabling act of Parliament.

Your Qualification numbers is(N-222-6747,E-900-56). For claims fill the below
form and send to the payment department ECOWAS HEAD OFFICE Nigeria.

FULL NAMES:____________________
ADDRESS: ______________________
CITY:_________________________
STATE:_______________________
ZIP: __________________________
COUNTRY____________________
SEX:_______________________
AGE:_____________________
MARITAL STATUS:___________
OCCUPATION:_________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:_____________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER:_____________________
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SEND ALL INQUIRIES TO THE
Public Relations Officer. (P.R.O)
Mail:undp2009dpt@yahoo.com.hk
Phone: +234-702-5233-961
Thank you and Accept my hearty congratulations once again!

Yours faithfully,
Mr. frank odogun




From David Williams
Phone +22547208289

ATTN: dearest one,

Permit me to inform you my heart desire for a business relationship with you. I
got your contact when I was searching for a foreign partner here in Abidjan
republic of Cote D'Ivoire on my search for honest and reliable person. I prayed
over it and decided to confide in you because your integrity and educational
background. I am MrDavid Williams,( 22 years old ),the only son of late Dr and
mrs.kumba Williams. My father was a very wealthy Gold/Diamond dealerin
Freetown, the economic capital of Sierra Leone.
My father was poisoned to death by his close business
associates on one of their outings on a business trip. My mother died when I
was 15 years old

and since then my father took me so special.Before the death of my father last
year on match 19th 2006, in a private hospital in Freetown, he secretly called
me by his bed side and told me
of a deposit of 26 million united state dollars (Twenty Six MILLION DOLLARS)he
concealed in a VERSUS Bank on the 2nd of JANUARY 2005 that he used my name been
the only son as the next of kin when he deposited the money.

He warned me that because of enemy that he was poisoned by his close
associates.He also advised me to seek for an honest foreigner in a country of
my choice those associates will not hurt me as they have succeeded in poisoning
him.For your information , it has been difficult to know who is an honest
person to assist me in this transaction , and for me to continue silent over
looking for assistance while my money is in the bank i decided to make a try
from you,
I arrived here (ABIDJAN) in a nearby country on the 28RD of airprel 2006, since
my uncle wants to kill me because of this certificate of depositsas he have
suceeded in collecting all my father's property left with this money;They
continuously mal-treated me, and have made life very unbearable for
me.

The wife serve me a delicious poisoned rice meal last time,but for the Devine
mercy the daughter secretly whispered to me not to eat the meal; i wasted the
meal to the bin only to find two dead rat on the bin the following morning and
that made me to run away immediately.

And
i don't want to stay long here since i know nobody or much money to pay for
hotel bill.
Dear, I honourably seek your assistance in the following ways:
1.To stand as my late father's foreign partner since my late father deposited
it to be clem by his foreign partner and no name was mentioned,

2.To help me come over to your country to further my education.Please my
intention is not to disturb your Peace,but because l am sincerely in need,And
desperately need a solution before my life is wasted because there is war in
this country.Among all, the most important thing is for you to be aiding me as
parent who will directing all my affair es and doings in your country.
Lastly ,you will promise me that you will not betray or deny me if this my
money gets into your bank account and country,Dear,

I am ready to offer you 20% of the total money for your help.But if may be you
are not in better position to help. Please let me know. So that I can look for
another helper. I am with the certificate of deposit upon demand. I will show
you.Looking forward to your kind reply soonest and may God bless you.call me
fore more infomations

Phone +22547208289

Sincerely
Yours.
David Williams




I am Mr rifred saheed a private investor i give out loans to Business Men
and women who are into Business
transaction,I give 3% interest rate if you are really interested in
getting a loan from us, I give out loan the maximum$5,000,000 and
$1,000,000
APPLICATION DETAILS
Name:.................
Country.................
Date of Birth..........
Amount Needed as Loan........
Phone Number:...........
Email:rifredsaheed@yahoo.com


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Beware of international calling scams on clarkhoward.com: http://clarkhoward.com/liveweb/shownotes/2009/05/12/15732/

Facebook members hit by another phishing scam: http://ct.cnet-ssa.cnet.com/clicks?t=210712979-be56918137808c8d29d6177...a633af-

How Crooks Use Distraction Scams to Trick and Rob You. Scambusters.org: http://www.scambusters.org/distraction.html

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Consumer News and Links


From http://www.consumerworld.org/
Consumer World Reviews TomTom XL 340S GPS
Don't Get Tricked into Premium Text Charges
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses Still Concern Consumers
Best Buy Solicits Ideas for Improvement
Most Popular Baby Names 2008
Car Warranty Telemarketers Get Sued
5 Repairs Homeowners Should Not Ignore
Oregon Senate Extends Lemon Law to 24 months/24,000 Miles
Micro Skimmers on ATMs Can Steal Your Money
Shamwow's (Ever-Changing) Claims Checked
Time Mag Says Users Cause Credit Card Woes
AA Now Allows One-Way Freq. Flier Redemptions
Pros Secrets for a Perfect Paint Job
Tools to Help You Save on Airfares
Beware "up to" Language in Balance Transfer Offers
These Restaurant Meals are Loaded with Salt
9 Secrets to Online Bargain Hunting
Some Cars Selling Below Dealer's Cost
Shoppers with Handheld Scanners Buy More!
MasterCard MoneySend to Allow Personal Money Transfers by Sending Text Message
Sites Help You Swap Clothes Online
Congress May Tinker with Discount for Cash Credit Card Rules
Debt Collectors Become Amateur Psychologists Using Info about Your Purchases
Sites that Offer Free Access to Case Law
FTC Sues Telemarketer of Auto Warranties
UA Adds $5 Surcharge for Luggage Fees Paid at Airport
Michelin Settles Case of Fuel Efficient Tires
Some Consumers Now Buying Groceries at Auction
Some Pay the Price for Trying to Do It Themselves



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Windows Secrets Newsletter

Free content posted on May 21, 2009:

TOP STORY
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Get all security patches without WGA nightmares
How to patch without running WGA validation
Use a third-party patch testing tool

KNOWN ISSUES
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WGA affects legitimate MS customers differently

WACKY WEB WEEK
By Katy Abby
This food's out to attack more than your heart

http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/090521

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COOLSITES 111 cool links

I harvest what I believe to be the best links from the best sources that are safe, fun, informative, useful and just plain cool. I categorize them and edit their descriptions for clarity. I may make comments about the links but you will know because I always sign them with "Mark".

To see the full newsletter with all of the COOLSITES links please click and bookmark this link: http://luem42.googlepages.com/coolsites.html and check it each week. Thank you. Mark.