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http://luem42.OurToolbar.com
I have published the July 10 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #225 Mark Donaldson.
The following is an excerpt from this weeks newsletter. 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.
July 10 2009 COOLSITES Newsletter #225 Mark Donaldson
Major changes to this newsletter are coming soon
Google is discontinuing Google Pages and will be moving my archive to Google Sites. However their hosting rules will also change. My html files will not be allowed due to "security reasons". This means I would have to use Google's online webpage creation program which would be more time consuming for me and bigger webpages that load slower for you.
I have checked other free hosts and can not find any that will allow me to continue as before without cost. Therefore I will have to change things. What this will mean for subscribers is very little difference. What this will mean for non-subscribers who view the newsletter online and people accessing old newsletters, "Just The Links" and "Specialized Search Engines" webpages may be drastic. I will keep you informed. Mark.
Learn to use MS Office Like a Pro!
Carol’s Word Bytes Newsletter is published twice a month, both a free and a premium edition. A premium edition gives you access to an archive of five years of information in a downloadable .pdf format, as well as discounts on all books and tutorials.
If you just use MS Office programs occasionally you should at least subscribe to her free newsletter. But if you want to become a Office power user get her paid premium subscription now.
Carol's Corner Office - Microsoft Office tips and tricks - Home of the Word Bytes Newsletter:
http://www.carolscorneroffice.com/
Word Bytes - Free Edition July 1, 2009:
http://www.carolscorneroffice.com/free_newsletter/20090701free.php
Subscribers who don't receive the newsletter, due to stupid filters, may use a private link to download the newsletter in the text ( .txt ), html ( .html ) and the MS Word Doc ( .doc ) format in a zip file. I will upload the zip files to my archive site right after I send out the newsletter on Friday morning. If a subscriber doesn't receive the newsletter, by 9am ET, they can quickly download it, unzip it and peruse it offline. You can also read it online from there.
If you are a subscriber and don't know the private link you can email me for it. These zip files are less than 40K which is smaller than the 100K or more for the newsletter.
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Semper Gratis (forever free) of cost
COOLSITES is a list of safe, fun, useful, informative and just plain cool websites and programs that are FREE, FREE and FREE. All of the programs and websites I list are free. If I list anything that is so good but isn't free I will list the price with it.
My website is Dialup Friendly. All pages except "Just The Links" and "Specialized Search Engines" load up in under 15 seconds.
Wherever you go if you see the user name LUEM42 that's me
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Pirillo's Picks for February 13 2007
"And if you think that's a lot of links, you should see how many
http://luem42.com/ collects every day. It's enough to make you wanna never leave the house again as long as you live" Yours Digitally, Chris Pirillo
http://chris.pirillo.com/
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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
Welcome to Clif Notes Newsletter
No newsletter this week
Latest newsletter
http://freewarewiki.com/ClifNotesNewsletter090614
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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
"National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Alert SA09-187A Microsoft Video ActiveX Control Vulnerability Original release date: July 06, 2009 Source: US-CERT Systems Affected * Microsoft Windows XP * Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Overview: A vulnerability in a Microsoft ActiveX control may allow an attacker to take control of your computer. Solution: Apply workarounds There is not currently a fix for this vulnerability, but there are steps you can take to minimize risk. * Use the Fix It wizard for this vulnerability on Microsoft's Help and Support website. * Disable ActiveX by following the instructions in the Securing Your Web Browser document. * Upgrade to Internet Explorer 7 or later, which can help mitigate the vulnerability with its ActiveX opt-in feature. Microsoft has provided additional, more technical workarounds for this vulnerability in Security Advisory (972890). Description: In Security Advisory (972890), Microsoft describes a vulnerability in the Microsoft Video ActiveX control. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to access a specially crafted website or HTML email message. This vulnerability is not a risk if you are using Windows Vista. References * Securing Your Web Browser -
http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/ "
"Websense Security LabsT ThreatSeekerT Network is currently tracking legitimate sites that have been compromised to lead to a zero-day exploit targeting an Internet Explorer vulnerability. The compromised sites lead to a handful of payload sites hosting the exploit code which targets msvidctl.dll - an ActiveX control for streaming video.
The new zero-day exploit has been added to other exploits on Chinese payload sites. We have been monitoring these sites, which have been systematically injected throughout the last year.
Further information can be found at SecurityFocus who has assigned BID 35558 to this vulnerability. No vendor patch currently exists for this vulnerability.
ThreatSeeker is tracking this attack and we will provide updates as new information emerges.
Websense® Messaging and Websense Web Security customers are protected against this attack.
To view the details of this alert
http://securitylabs.websense.com/content/Alerts/3432.aspx "
They Tried To Scam Me
I got 2 new scam emails this week. You can see them online today at
http://luem42.googlepages.com/sub.html or tomorrow at
http://luem42.googlepages.com/coolsites.html . Mark
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Be certain threat warnings aren't false positives - Tips, Reviews and Advice on All Things Digital - The Kim Komando Radio Show:
http://komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=6879
Inside Our Scam Dictionary -- 23 Terms You Need to Know. Scambusters.org:
http://www.scambusters.org/scamdictionary.html
Protect your identity and finances:
http://www.jakeludington.com/ask_jake/20090204_comparison_of_lifelock_...stedid_
Protecting Against Hoaxes Part II:
http://www.lockergnome.com/it/2009/07/02/protecting-against-hoaxes-part-ii/
Protecting Against Hoaxes Part III:
http://www.lockergnome.com/it/2009/07/03/protecting-against-hoaxes-part-iii/
Update. Comodo Internet Security 3.10.101801.529 Firewall and AntiVirus Free Software Download from Comodo:
http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/
Update. CryptoExpert 2009 Lite 7.9.6 Free on the fly hard drives encryption software with Password authentication.:
http://www.secureaction.com/cryptoexpert/lite/
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Consumer News and Links
BOGO. Ben & Jerry's is giving away a free sundae when you buy one on Mondays thru August
Just another good reason to subscribe and get this info before it expires
From
http://www.consumerworld.org/
16 Personal Finance Programs for the Computer
British Air Shows True Cost of Competitors
Some Cars Being Sold Near Sticker Price
Court: Cable Cos Can Offer Remote DVR Service
Tips on When It's Right to Refinance
Making the Right Mortgage Decision (full report pdf)
Prepaid Calling Card Ripoff Stung by FTC
Dell to Make iPod Touch-like Device
Citi Testing Paying for Goods via Cellphone Tap
10 Misconceptions that Can Snare PC Users
Court: States Can Enforce Laws Against Nat'l Banks
McMansions Falling Out of Favor
Insurers Underpaying Out of Network Claims
Advocates Push to Regulate Prepaid Cards
After Ad Price Error, Dell Ordered to Sell Monitors for $15 in Taiwan
Nearly 40 Years Late, Australia Gets Unit Pricing
CA-AG Sues Midas Franchisee for Deceptive Acts
Obama Pushes New Consumer Financial Agency
IL-AG Gets Settlement, $$$ from Ticketmaster
Michael Jackson's Will
NY-AG Gets Settlement with Net Electronics Sellers
List of Affected NY Electronics Sellers/Websites
Statistics on Consumers in Europe [huge pdf]
Retailers Cut Prices Locally, Not Nationally
Self-Reg Guides on Behaviorial Ads full text
Poll: We Have Little Trust in Financial Institutions
Are Ringtone Royalties Owed Each Time Phone Rings?
More Mfrs Selling Unlocked Cell Phones
P&G Testing Cheaper "Tide Basic" Powder
United Asks Some Agents to Swallow Credit Card Fees
Some Say TSA Airport Screeners Go Too Far
Some Housing Boom Home Riddled with Defects
How Banks & Marketers Facilitate Scams
Oh How Rental Car Rates Have Skyrocketed
Update on Premium Text Messaging Cases
Some States Seek Tax on Internet Sales
From: The TopSavings.com Team
http://www.TopSavings.com
Eat Free @ Arby's on Wednesdays w/ Purchase (US) -
You can go to Arby's every Wednesday and get free food. Here is the
schedule:
July 15th - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
July 22nd - Free Roastburger with any soft drink purchase
July 29th - Free FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
August 5th - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
August 12th - Free Roast Chicken Club with any soft drink purchase
August 19th - Free FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
August 26th - Free Regular Beef 'n Cheddar with any soft drink purchase
10 online contests for your kids - Tips, Reviews and Advice on All Things Digital - The Kim Komando Radio Show:
http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=6891
2009 Airline Rankings Released. how your favorite airline ranked:
http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pressrelease.aspx?ID=2009121
Airport Parking Discounts - Cheap Airport Parking at About Airport Parking.com:
http://www.aboutairportparking.com/
Analysis - With new charge, saving electricity could end up costing Missourians:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics/story/1307200.html
Bankruptcies low in states that don't seize wages:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090706/ap_on_bi_ge/us_stress_map_bankruptcy
Comparison of Lifelock, TrustedID, and other Identity Protection Services:
http://www.jakeludington.com/ask_jake/20090204_comparison_of_lifelock_...stedid_
Free Family Health Resources:
http://www.universalfamilyhealth.com/freeresources.html
Free Fish Taco at Long John Silver's July 14th at Top Savings:
http://www.topsavings.com/index.asp?ID=24723&tfsnews=yes
Free Goody Hairband at Walgreens + Profit at Top Savings:
http://www.topsavings.com/index.asp?ID=24725&tfsnews=yes
Minimum wage increase slated for July 24 - Jul. 6, 2009 to $7.25:
http://money.cnn.com/2009/07/06/news/economy/minimum_wage/index.htm
Mouse Print. Some Tuna Cans are Upsizing:
http://www.mouseprint.org/
Nation's Banks to Stop Accepting California IOUs After Friday:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/elections/2009/07/08/nations-banks-sto...cceptin
Six charged with defrauding investors out of $140 million:
http://www.northjersey.com/business/news/Six_charged_with_defrauding_i...stors_o
Worldwide Freebies:
http://www.worldwidefreebies.com/
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Windows Secrets Newsletter
Free content posted on July 9, 2009:
INTRODUCTION
By Brian Livingston
Fire at Web host affected Windows Secrets
Low-cost tricks for short-term disaster recovery
TOP STORY
By Becky Waring
Use OpenDNS to surf safely with these tricks
The correct way to set up OpenDNS
Putting OpenDNS to the speed-comparison test
Assessing readers' reports of OpenDNS glitches
WACKY WEB WEEK
By Katy Abby
Can Microsoft make a name for itself in search?
http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/090709
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Make My Start Page Your Home Page I have updated it on 6-25-2009 with Twitter
Try my start page and make it your home page by clicking "Click here to make my start page your default homepage".
It has the following convenient logins and links such as: Google Mail Login, Yahoo Mail Login, Windows Live MSN HotMail Login, Froogle Price Search, Google Maps, MySpace Login, Lockergnome Cool Web Links, Weather Radar, BugMeNot, E! Online, Zap2it TV Guide, Snopes, Scambusters, YouTube, FaceBook, Twitter and links to my webpages. You can also google the web or my website. It also has a link for your suggestions so you can help me make it better.
The best thing about it is it's simple, small and loads up on dialup in less than one second. Check it out today at:
http://luem42.googlepages.com/start.html
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COOLSITES 119 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.
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